You Should Meet My Son! 2 2018

Mae and Rose confront Brian's secret

A conservative Mae Davis and her sister Rose discover that Brian is gay and has been in a five-year relationship with Dennis, not merely a roommate. The finding upends their plan to find a wife for him and forces them to reevaluate what happiness could look like for their son. The moment unfolds at Mae's home as they grapple with a reality they never anticipated.

Dennis leaves Brian

Shortly after the truth comes to light, Dennis leaves Brian for another man, leaving him to face the breach in his relationship alone. Mae and Rose must cope with the emotional fallout and reconsider their next steps for Brian's future. The scene unfolds in the context of the family home.

Mae vows to find the perfect man for Brian

Motivated by maternal love and a stubborn optimism, Mae decides to help Brian by finding him a suitable partner. She enlists Rose's support and commits to guiding him toward a life she believes could bring happiness. Their plan begins at home as they map out their next steps.

Online dating and a visit to a gay bar

Mae and Rose dive into online gay dating and soon venture into a gay bar to broaden Brian's social world. The ladies encounter a colorful cast, including drag queens, leathermen, and the bar's art student Chase, who works as a stripper. The bar becomes a doorway to a community they barely know.

New friendships form at the bar

The trip to the bar yields new friendships and a wider circle for Brian, as Mae and Rose connect with people who travel different paths to love. They befriend drag queens and leathermen, and they grow closer to Chase, the artsy stripper who stands out in this world. The evening broadens Brian's social horizon.

First dinner planned to introduce Brian to Chase

Mae hosts a dinner with the hope of introducing Brian to Chase and igniting a potential romance. The plan is to bring a hetero solution to his life, based on the belief that love should be straightforward. The dinner sets up expectations that will soon be challenged by real-life choices.

Brian arrives with Jennie Sue and declares engagement

At the planned dinner, Brian unexpectedly arrives with Jennie Sue, the daughter of a Christian preacher, and announces he is no longer gay and intends to marry her. Mae and Rose are stunned by the sudden reversal and wonder how to respond to this surprising development. The moment tests their earlier plans and assumptions about Brian's future.

Mae questions Brian's change but stays firm about love

Mae suspects that Brian is shying away from the possibility of love to avoid being hurt, but she decides not to let him trap himself into a loveless marriage. She resolves to support his right to choose, even if it means stepping back from her own expectations. The family begins to confront the emotional implications of Brian's declaration.

Second dinner with bar friends and Jennie Sue's parents

Mae hosts a second dinner, inviting her bar friends and members of a local gay youth group along with Jennie Sue's parents. The gathering rapidly spirals into chaos as tensions flare over identity, desire, and legitimacy. The scene underscores the clash between old beliefs and a changing world Mae hopes to navigate.

Brian's admission that he can't marry Jennie Sue

During the chaotic dinner, Brian admits he cannot marry Jennie Sue because he is still gay. The admission settles the immediate tension but leaves questions about his future relationships. Mae and Rose must reckon with the reality that Brian's path may lie elsewhere.

Jennie Sue's parents reveal her closeted identity

Jennie Sue's parents reveal that she is a closeted lesbian and disown her, adding another layer of crisis to the group. The revelation compounds upheaval and forces the characters to reassess family loyalties and acceptance. The moment deepens the sense of upheaval within the community around them.