World of Jenks

Obstacles & Opportunities (2x8)

Exibido em:: Mai 06, 2013

CHAD In an effort to help Chad lose weight, Jenks wants to take him to the gym. While Chad would rather "die and rot in hell," he goes anyway. After a failed attempt at the treadmill and refusing to try free-weights, Chad finds success on the stationary bike. Chad, Jenks, and Chad's job coach, Sean, return to Alfonso's for a trial run at Chad's potential job. Alfonso puts Chad immediately to work: making garlic knots, folding pizza boxes, and stocking supplies. Chad quickly impresses the staff with his skills and charm. Alfonso offers Chad a job, which he excitedly accepts. Later, Jenks goes grocery shopping with Sheri, Chad's mother. She explains that she and Chad's father have adjusted their eating habits to help curb Chad's diabetes. She then reveals that the family is planning to move into a new apartment in a nearby town, but they haven't told Chad yet. Jenks worries because Chad doesn't do well when his routine is changed. Back at the house, Chad becomes very angry upon learning about the move. While arguing with his parents, Chad threatens to move into a group home. As a way to ease Chad's anxiety about moving, Jenks decides to introduce Chad to his own family. Since Jenks moved a lot during his childhood, he hopes that they might be able to offer Chad some comforting advice. Before leaving, Chad changes his mind about making the trip, which results in an argument with Jenks. After resolving Chad's "first fight with a friend," Chad and Jenks drive to meet Jenks' family. Jenks' parents, Bruce and Nancy, and his brother Matt are able to comfort Chad while sharing their own experiences about moving. KAYLIN Not well enough to film with Jenks and his crew, Kaylin films herself in her Brooklyn apartment. She expresses her frustration at constantly being in pain and not being able to enjoy a normal life like her peers. A few days later she is feeling better and meets up with Jenks at the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, where she talks about tryin