This Is Us Season 5 Spoilers: Toby And Kate’s Adoption Story Get Complicated, Conflict Teased

NBC This Is Us season 5 spoilers and updates reveal that Toby Damon and Kate Pearson Damon are planning to adopt. However, actors Chris Sullivan and Chrissy Metz teased that things will get complicated in many different ways. Keep reading to find out what the stars had to say about what is coming up for the couple.

This Is Us Updates – Jack Damon’s Sister Revealed

In the season 4 finale, Kate and Toby were celebrating baby Jack Damon’s (Poppy and Wells Adams) birthday. The couple went through a pretty intense rough patch earlier in the season. However, by the finale, they decided to expand their family by adopting a second child. A flash-forward confirmed that they end up with a little girl and Jack’s sister’s name is Hailey Damon (Adelaide Kane).

Chrissy Metz Teases Good Intentions

This Is Us season 5 spoilers reveal that Metz talked to Entertainment Weekly about what is coming up for Toby and Kate. She said that it’s going to be challenging for them both, but Toby and Kate both want to adopt. The actress added that they have really good intentions.

This Is Us Season Spoilers – Adoption Complications

The process of adopting a child is not easy. There are multiple steps that potential parents need to get through. In addition to that, the family dynamic will change and sometimes, those changes are completely unexpected. Metz explained,

“You don’t ever know when you adopt what personality or how the dynamics are going to shift and change. And at what age are they going to adopt? So all of those factors are huge in adoption. And then, of course, still making sure that Jack, as this sweet little baby is taken care of, too. So there are all of those things at play.”

Understanding Randall Pearson

Metz said that the adoption storyline might allow Toby and Kate to understand Randall Pearson (Sterling K. Brown) a little better. The actress explained that anyone can try to understand and empathize with another person’s experience. But they really don’t know what it’s like until they go through it themselves.

This Is Us – Chris Sullivan and Chrissy Metz Confirm Conflict

This Is Us season 5 spoilers reveal that the adoption story will have its share of struggles and challenges. The conflict has also been confirmed, according to Sullivan. The actor said,

“There’s going to struggle around it. I’m sure there will be individual personal feelings between Toby and Kate. I’m sure her family will have thoughts. We’ll see how the writers handle it. But I can guarantee conflict.”

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