Plot summary
As Frank (William H. Macy) is kicked out of the Alibi, he is surprised when Monica (Chloe Webb) shows up. She wants to talk and apologize for her recent actions, but Frank is not interested in listening and goes back to the laundromat. The rest of the family also ignores her.
Finding that Debbie (Emma Kenney) is now a mother, Monica decides to take matters in her hands to get Franny back. She takes a baseball bat and angrily smashes Derek's family's porch. As they arrive with Franny on a stroller, Monica and Debbie take her back. Grateful, Debbie allows her to live with her and Neil (Zack Pearlman). Fiona (Emmy Rossum) re-opens the laundromat to the public, asking the customers to post Yelp reviews. However, she is distracted when a user posts a negative review of the establishment. When the reviewer shows up at Patsy's, Fiona insults her for her comment. Frank continues tending Etta (June Squibb), whose dementia makes her often forget who Frank is.
Lip (Jeremy Allen White) has returned to alcohol, hiding it in his coffee during his work hours. He attempts to fix things with Sierra (Ruby Modine), but she ignores him. Youens (Alan Rosenberg) visits him and offers him an interview for a paid internship. While Lip promises to give it a chance, he does not bother in setting the meeting. Noticing that Sierra bought a new apartment for her and her son, Lip sneaks in to fix her pipe. As they appear to reconcile, Sierra realizes Lip returned to alcohol and kicks him out. Monica reunites with Ian (Cameron Monaghan), who allows her to accompany him on a date with Trevor (Elliot Fletcher). However, Trevor does not want to go to a nightclub, despite being an adult with ID. When Ian pressures him, Trevor finally reveals that his ID was before his transition and walks off.
Kevin (Steve Howey) convinces Veronica (Shanola Hampton) and Svetlana (Isidora Goreshter) in going to couple's therapy. While Veronica is not enthralled with the experience, Kevin feels happy and reconciles with his wife. However, they discover that Svetlana somehow has become the owner of the Alibi without consulting them. Monica accompanies Debbie in her DCFS hearing, where the officer declares that Franny must stay with Debbie. Frank runs into Monica, who finally reveals the purpose of her visit; she has brain damage and is dying, causing Frank to cry on her. That night, the Gallaghers are visited by a police detective, who informs Ian that Mickey escaped from prison the prior night.
Credits
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