When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring

Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend

Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.

After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.

Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends' children for a day.

Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.

Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.