Ep 8. Erica & Anna: Donors

Erica and Anna are two successful businesswomen who have grown close over their mutual interest in philanthropy. When Erica learns that Anna is struggling to conceive, she suggests that they explore the possibility of using a sperm donor to help Anna have a baby. As they navigate the complicated world of fertility clinics and anonymous donors, their friendship is put to the test.

Erica, who has always been a bit more relaxed about the idea of having children, is surprised by Anna's intense desire to become a mother. Anna, on the other hand, is frustrated by Erica's cavalier attitude towards the process and her reluctance to commit fully to the idea.

The two women meet with a fertility specialist who walks them through the process of artificial insemination. They learn about the various types of donor profiles available and are given time to consider what qualities are most important to them. As they flip through binders of potential donors, they begin to realize just how much they don't know about each other.

When Erica suggests that they use a donor who resembles her ex-boyfriend, Anna is taken aback. She questions whether Erica truly understands what she's committing to or if she's just looking for a way to stay connected to her past. The tension between the two women builds as they struggle to come to a decision.

As they continue to explore their options, Erica and Anna are forced to confront the deeper issues that have been festering beneath the surface of their friendship. They discuss their respective past traumas and the fears that have been holding them back from fully committing to the idea of motherhood.

In the end, the decision they make is not the one either of them expected, but it forces them both to face their fears head-on and reevaluate the priorities in their lives. The experience brings them closer together as they realize that the true bond between them wasn't built on similarity, but on the willingness to support each other through even the most challenging experiences.