returns from Caltech with a bout of mono, leading to a temporary "backslide" into local living and a brief stint as a barista. New Relationships :
Season 8 is defined by new beginnings and the messy reality of growing up: Modern Family - Season 8
starts a relationship with Ben , an employee at Claire’s closet company. returns from Caltech with a bout of mono,
and Jay Pritchett go into business together, co-investing in a property development project (a parking lot) that tests their often-clashing styles. a local TV weatherman
begins dating Rainer Shine (guest star Nathan Fillion), a local TV weatherman, though the relationship eventually ends later in the season.