In the episode " The Good Room " (Season 1, Episode 6), the story centers on Ashley's 30th birthday , which she spends at an incredibly awkward dinner party hosted by her mother, Lynelle . Key Plot Points
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Despite the disastrous dinner, the shared trauma of the evening actually brings Ashley and Gordon closer together , solidifying their bond.
While Lynelle privately admits to Gordon that she is proud of Ashley, she remains relentlessly negative toward her daughter in person, bringing up embarrassing past stories to upset her.