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22. Lockjaw and a Liquid Diet

Christy tries to help when Bonnie gets into trouble with the IRS but, realizing she's in over her head, she encourages Bonnie to seek help from her newfound brother Ray.

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Bonnie learns that the IRS has tracked her down and is demanding $18,000 in unpaid taxes. After dismissing Adam's offer to pay the debt, Bonnie tries to hire Steve Casper, then asks Christy to represent her. They eventually go to Bonnie's half-brother Ray for help. After Ray is able to work out a deal with the IRS, he states to Bonnie, Christy and their friends that he has a cocaine addiction; they respond with an outpouring of support. Title meaning: A condition Bonnie might have after "paying back" Adam for a loan and the weight loss program her IRS auditor is currently on.

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