Shes on a tight schedule, and the first item on her agenda is quitting school.

Later that night, Debbie and Neil share a really sweet moment while she gives him a bath.

She appreciates his honesty, and he tells her he loves her.

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She returns the sentiment, and Neil pulls her into the bathtub with him.

Lip had a similar moment tonight with Neils sister, Sierra.

This episode makes it clear his freak-out may have been less aboutSierrascomfort and more about his own with her.

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Lip and Sierra make plans to get together after work.

Sierra is distracted, though, and keeps checking her phone in case anything happens regarding Lucas.

Eventually, she gets the call she was dreading: Charlie left Lucas somewhere by himself.

I have so much love and hope for these two…as long as Lip doesnt screw it up.

Shortly afterwards, a patron informs her one of the washers is leaking onto the floor.

He also smells gas in the back and advises her to call the gas company.

She does, and apparently the gas line is at a level for a leak.

Meanwhile, Etta is literally eating cat food.

Finally, a plumber shows up and tells Fiona hell need $1,700 to fix the leak.

She immediately goes over to Patsys and takes the cash out of the safe.

Later that night, Fiona tosses and turns thinking about her decision.

Shes questioning her plan of action, considering the road blocks she encountered all day.

You have to appreciate Fionas stick-to-it-tiveness.

She wont let Margo or Lip tell her no…

But I do wish she wasnt doing this with her familys home on the line.

The closest public elementary school Liam could attend is a half-hour away.

Eventually, the schools principal invites Frank to her office for tea and imported Guatemalan chocolates.

Frank and the principal reflect on their own days in school, as well as the changing neighborhood.

She offers Frank a spot for Liam to attend the private school for free.

remark, as the first-grader heads off to school in his fancy new uniform.

I think I even saw a tiny tear in Franks eye?

Its a confusing situation if Yvon and Svetlana are technically still married, then V and Svetlana are not.

Svetlana insists shell do whatever it takes to return them to happy thrupple status.

She wont explain how or why; she just says hes gone.

Ian and Trevor recoup after finding out theyre both tops last week.

They flip a coin and decide Ians going to be bottom first.

We later learn that all went well between them, and theyre both happy about each others performances.

Honorable Mentions

Episode grade: B+