Ep 3. Tickets for a Queue

In Trying season 1 episode 3, entitled "Tickets for a Queue," Nikki and Jason continue their quest to become adoptive parents. They prepare to attend a mandatory seminar at the adoption agency, where they hope to gain more insight into the process and increase their chances of being selected by a birth mother.

However, Nikki and Jason quickly realize that the seminar is nothing like what they expected. They find themselves sitting in a crowded room with dozens of other prospective parents, all of whom are just as anxious and hopeful as they are. To make matters worse, the seminar is disorganized and chaotic, with conflicting information being presented by different speakers.

As they listen to the various speakers, Nikki and Jason start to feel more and more overwhelmed. They begin to doubt whether they are cut out for this process, and wonder if they will ever be chosen to adopt a child. However, they also meet a few other couples at the seminar who are going through the same thing, and they bond over their shared experiences.

By the end of the seminar, Nikki and Jason are exhausted but determined. They realize that the adoption process is not going to be easy, but they are willing to stick it out and do whatever it takes to start a family. With a renewed sense of hope, they head home to continue their journey.

Overall, "Tickets for a Queue" is a touching and realistic depiction of the challenges that couples face when trying to adopt a child. It captures the emotional rollercoaster that Nikki and Jason experience as they navigate the adoption process, and shows the importance of support and community along the way. The episode also highlights the need for more comprehensive and organized training for prospective adoptive parents, so that they are better equipped to handle the challenges that come with the process.