Ep 14. Roast Chicken and a Funny Story

Bonnie and Christy are preparing for a family dinner when Bonnie announces that Adam's older brother Patrick is coming to their house as well. Bonnie is thrilled to have Patrick over because he is the successful golden child of the family and is considered to be more successful than Adam. However, Christy is nervous because she always feels like she needs to put on a good show in front of Patrick.

As they prepare for dinner, Bonnie goes out of her way to prepare the perfect roasted chicken, but things start to go wrong when the chicken burns in the oven. While Christy is trying to figure out what to do about the chicken, Bonnie makes a joke to impress Patrick but it falls flat and makes things even more awkward.

When Patrick arrives, Bonnie and Christy are on edge trying to impress him. Bonnie is overly complimentary towards Patrick and keeps trying to one-up Adam by talking about Patrick's success. Meanwhile, Christy is struggling to keep up with the conversation and feels like a failure in front of Patrick.

During dinner, Bonnie tells a story about Christy's childhood that embarrasses her, leading to a heated argument between them. Patrick tries to lighten the mood with a funny story of his own, but it doesn't do much to diffuse the tension.

As the night continues, tensions rise even more when Adam arrives home and senses the awkward atmosphere. Christy tries to leave the room to calm down, but Patrick stops her and tells her that he understands what it's like to feel like a failure in a family of successful people.

In the end, the family comes together to acknowledge their mutual insecurities and support each other. Bonnie and Christy make amends and Patrick helps Christy learn to laugh at herself and not take everything so seriously.

Overall, "Roast Chicken and a Funny Story" highlights the pressures of family expectations and the challenges of feeling like a failure in a family of successful people. The episode's message of self-acceptance and support is a heartwarming reminder of the importance of family, even when things get awkward.