Ep 4. Astronauts and Fat Trimmings

In Mom season 8 episode 4, titled "Astronauts and Fat Trimmings," Bonnie tries to make amends with Alvin after a heated argument. Meanwhile, Christy gets an unexpected call from a potential suitor.

The episode opens with Bonnie and Alvin bickering about how to handle their finances after getting married. Bonnie becomes frustrated when Alvin suggests they merge their bank accounts, and the argument quickly escalates. Later, Bonnie realizes she may have been too harsh on Alvin and decides to make it up to him by cooking his favorite meal, steak. However, she becomes distressed by the amount of fat trimming she has to do and ends up taking her frustration out on Alvin once again.

Meanwhile, Christy is surprised when she receives a call from a man named Adam who she met at an AA meeting. She agrees to go on a date with him, but becomes nervous when she realizes it has been a long time since she has been with someone romantically. She seeks advice from her friends in AA, who encourage her to be honest with Adam about her past struggles with addiction.

As Bonnie continues her attempts to reconcile with Alvin, she realizes that their issues stem from her own insecurities about being in a healthy, stable relationship. She shares her fears with Alvin and the two are able to come to a compromise about their finances.

Meanwhile, Christy's date with Adam goes well, and the two bond over their shared experiences with addiction. However, when Adam asks Christy how she feels about him, she realizes that she is still not ready for a serious relationship and breaks things off.

Overall, "Astronauts and Fat Trimmings" explores the themes of communication, trust, and vulnerability in relationships. Both Bonnie and Christy face challenges in their respective romantic pursuits, but ultimately learn valuable lessons about what it means to love someone and be loved in return.