Ep 19. A Taco Bowl and a Tubby Seamstress
- TV14
- April 26, 2018
- 20 min
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7.8 (319)
Bonnie, Christy, and Tammy are relaxing in their respective bedrooms one night when they realize that they're all feeling the same way: they're bored and in need of a project. Christy suggests that they work on something together, and Bonnie quickly offers up the idea of making a quilt. Tammy, while hesitant at first, soon warms up to the idea and quickly joins in.
The three women start going through Bonnie's fabric stash and soon discover that they don't have enough of any one type of fabric to make a quilt. Bonnie suggests that they each make a few quilt blocks and then combine them into one quilt. Christy and Tammy like the idea and soon the three of them are busy cutting and sewing up fabric blocks.
As they work on their respective blocks, the women talk about a variety of topics including their past relationships, their children, and their hopes for the future. They also enjoy some snacks that Bonnie has prepared, including a taco bowl and some margaritas.
Meanwhile, Adam is having a difficult time at work. He's been assigned to work with a new team member named Brian, who keeps making mistakes and causing trouble for the rest of the team. Adam is frustrated with Brian's behavior and tries to talk to his manager about it, but he's told that he needs to give Brian more time to adjust to the team.
Adam is feeling stressed and overwhelmed, so he decides to go for a run to clear his head. He ends up in a park, where he runs into a familiar face: his ex-wife, Bonnie. The two of them catch up briefly before Bonnie has to leave to meet up with Christy and Tammy.
Back at the house, the women are still working on their quilt blocks when Adam arrives. Bonnie is surprised to see him, but they quickly fall into a friendly conversation. Bonnie invites Adam to join them for dinner, and soon the group is enjoying a meal of tacos and homemade guacamole.
As they eat, the women ask Adam about his work and he shares his frustrations with Brian. Bonnie suggests that Adam try talking to Brian and seeing if he can help him get up to speed. Adam is hesitant at first, but Bonnie encourages him to give it a try.
The next day, Adam takes Bonnie's advice and talks to Brian about his mistakes. To his surprise, Brian is receptive to the feedback and asks Adam for some tips on how to improve. Adam is impressed with Brian's sincere desire to do better and the two of them start working together more smoothly.
Back at the house, Bonnie, Christy, and Tammy have finished their quilt blocks and are now working on putting them together. They spend the afternoon arranging and rearranging the blocks until they settle on a design they all like. Bonnie brings out her sewing machine and soon the three of them are stitching the blocks together.
As they work, the women talk about the upcoming changes in their lives. Christy is excited about her new job and the possibility of going to law school one day. Tammy is nervous about her upcoming surgery but is hopeful that it will help her live a fuller life. And Bonnie is happy to have reconnected with Adam, even if it's just as friends.
In the end, the three women finish their quilt and are proud of what they've accomplished together. They wrap themselves up in the quilt and enjoy a moment of warmth and togetherness. As they sit there, they realize that they don't need to have big plans or exciting adventures to feel fulfilled – sometimes the simple act of creating something together is enough.