They Had Mounting Money Troubles
The money troubles caused by Thomas losing his job hit the young couple hard. They had just bought a new home and needed to focus on making their mortgage payments. This change added stress to their already tense relationship and the couple considered all of their options. They both decided to look for work, even though Iris would have much rather stayed a housewife for the time being. And although they were both disappointed in the situation, their love was still strong enough to encourage both Iris and Thomas to pick themselves up by their bootstraps and work hard to secure their home and relationship.