Tyler and Cate = a bad country song
If you look at their storyline it would make a really bad country song.
Two hicks get pregnant at 16.
Crackhead parents.
Her mom married his dad.
Had to give the baby away.
The struggle to become adults (never finish school or other professional endeavors)
Have another kid.
Turn to drink and smoke.
Emotional eating.
Rehab and the slow decline of the relationship.