In season 8 episode 16 of 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days, Elise Benson confronted Josh Lawson's friend Nat at a bar, leading to a heated outburst. The episode, titled Mile High Club, also featured engagements, first intimate encounters, and family pressures among other couples. Tensions boiled over as Elise accused Nat of having a financial hold on Josh.
Elise Benson and Josh Lawson attempted to address her suspicions about his close friendship with Nat. Josh, a yacht broker who previously crashed a company boat with Nat aboard and paid for repairs, suggested drinks with the trio to ease tensions. At the bar, Elise questioned their constant texting and alleged Nat's financial influence, prompting her to yell for bar patrons' opinions. Nat called Elise toxic and left, with Josh following her after the scene.