This Is Us season 5 episode 3 is a significant episode for both Kate Pearson (Chrissy Metz) and her husband Toby Damon (Chris Sullivan). The couple will be pushing the adoption process, which is something that they've been considering for a while now.
In This Is Us season 5 episode 3, Kate and Toby proceed to their plan to adopt a baby. They've already discussed this matter at the end of season 4 and it looks like they're going to make it happen. One of the photos of the upcoming episode showed the couple meeting a woman.
As seen in the picture, the woman is seemingly pregnant and ready to give her baby up for adoption when she gives birth. This could be a huge part of Kate's storyline moving forward. While they take a step forward to the adoption process, the woman could end up changing her mind.
There's no clear indication that she's going to back out, but she may choose to keep and raise the baby herself. Hence, the couple should be prepared for whatever is coming since there's a chance their plan adopting a baby won't be pushed through.
But then, it can be noted that in the future, Baby Jack -- or Adult Jack -- has a sister. This could be a sign that the process becomes successful -- or she could be the couple's biological daughter. Whatever happens here, the adoption journey of Kate and Toby may prove to be emotional.
Meanwhile, since the series is also addressing the pandemic, Kate and Toby were socially distanced from the mother. This is a way to incorporate the current global health crisis without changing too much in the plot and in terms of storytelling.
In addition to this storyline, This Is Us season 5 episode 3 brings a story about Kevin Pearson (Justin Hartley) and Madison Simons (Caitlin Thompson), as well. The two are expecting twins together and it's apparent that they're dedicated to raising them.
Kevin and Madison are trying to make something work even though they weren't in a romantic relationship. However, that doesn't mean they won't encounter any problems along the way. In one of the photos of This Is Us season 5 episode 3, the two are seemingly contemplating something.
Some problems could arise when their situation gets back to normal. At the moment, Kevin isn't working due to the pandemic. When he started doing what he does again, it could lead to a conflict between him and Madison. Their differences in raising the twins could cause problems, as well.
This Is Us season 5 episode 3 is coming on Tuesday, Nov. 10, on NBC.
