Ep 2. Let the Games Begin
- TV-MA
- November 14, 2010
- 22 min
Kendra Wilkinson is back for another season of her reality TV show documenting her life as a mother, wife, and businesswoman. In season 3 episode 2, titled "Let the Games Begin," Kendra finds herself struggling to balance her busy schedule with her family responsibilities.
As the episode opens, Kendra is preparing for a charity event that she is co-hosting with a friend. She is excited about the opportunity to give back to the community, but is also feeling the pressure to make sure the event is a success. She spends the morning running errands and making sure everything is in order, but starts to feel overwhelmed when she realizes she hasn't spent much time with her kids lately.
Kendra decides to take a break from her event planning and have some fun with her family. She takes her kids to a local arcade, where they spend the afternoon playing games and having a great time. Kendra is happy to be spending quality time with her children, but can't help feeling guilty for neglecting them while she focuses on her career.
As the day wears on, Kendra's husband, Hank, begins to feel left out of the family fun. He feels like Kendra is always busy with work or the kids, and doesn't have much time for him. Kendra realizes that she needs to make more of an effort to spend time with Hank, so she suggests they have a date night that evening once the kids are in bed.
Despite her best intentions, Kendra's event planning continues to take center stage in her life. She receives a last-minute request from a celebrity friend to attend the charity event after-party, and feels obligated to go even though it means staying out late and sacrificing time with her husband. She struggles with the decision, torn between her professional obligations and her desire to be present for her family.
The episode ends with Kendra at the charity event, mingling with guests and feeling proud of the work she has done. She is grateful for the opportunity to give back, but still feels a sense of unease about the balance between her work and family life. As the night wears on, she realizes that she needs to find a way to prioritize both, and make sure that she is present for the people she loves most.
"Let the Games Begin" is an introspective look at the challenges of balancing work and family life, and the struggle to find a sense of fulfillment in both. Kendra's journey is relatable to anyone who has felt torn between their professional aspirations and their personal relationships, and shows that even those who seem to have it all together can struggle with the same issues. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing Kendra's continuing evolution as a mother, wife, and businesswoman, and will be left wondering what challenges the next episode will bring.