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6. Fathers and Sons

Charlie has a hard time trying to fill his father's shoes; the family takes in Julia's ex-boyfriend, who's running from an abusive stepdad; and Bailey makes a bad first impression on Kate's dad.

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At work, Julia runs into her ex-one-time boyfriend P.K. He later shows up on her doorstep sporting a black eye and seeking refuge from his abusive stepfather. As the family takes in P.K., they soon worry that hiding him could get them in trouble with social services when P.K.'s mother calls the police to report his running away from home. Julia eventually gives P.K. enough money from her waitressing job for him to leave town for places unknown. Meanwhile, Joe promotes Charlie from bartender to night manager, but Charlie's not interested for he wants to find his own path in life. Also, Bailey tries to impress Kate's stern father.

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