Barry’s pattern of shallow relationships and Jennifer’s self-doubt about fitting an ideal image lead them to reflect on their choices. After Jennifer challenges Barry about his dating habits, he realizes he may be avoiding deeper connections out of fear. Meanwhile, Jennifer confides to her friend Denise about her frustration with Barry’s potential being wasted, hinting at her belief he deserves better. Together, they begin to see qualities in each other that push them to confront their vulnerabilities.