My Best Friends Mom

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Jake agrees to watch over Tyler's place, his best friend's home, for a couple of days, only to find that Tyler is away and his newly divorced mother Vanessa has arrived with other ideas. Episode 1 begins with a hot afternoon and a plea to reach somewhere she cannot, then pivots to a phone call from Tyler and a surprise visit from Vanessa's friend Dana, who instantly guesses everything. Episode 2 brings the bargain: Dana keeps the secret if she gets a turn, and Vanessa does not like the idea of sharing. Jake is caught between two strong personalities. The house is large, but there is nowhere to hide.

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Two experienced women, one flustered guest and a rivalry over who gets the attention. The line crossed is a friend's family. The free episodes stay with whispers, bargains and a pool that closes early.

Allergy advice Contains: sunscreen, jealous glances, close calls on the phone and one very large guest list for a small secret. May contain traces of chaos.

Best enjoyed Choose this for a weekend afternoon with a pitcher of lemonade and someone who loves a love triangle with a wink.