
A street-wise woman finds herself living in middle America as an unlikely suburban mom.

Pat stays with Ashley and her girlfriend while in Chicago for a comedy show; Terry is afraid to let Denise out of his sight after her setback.

Denise finds a way to deal with her misuse of alcohol; Junebug draws the attention of an older woman.

Pat is faced with a difficult choice; the kids make an assumption about Denise; Terry reaches his breaking point.

With Pat and Terry's relationship still on the rocks, Janelle is presented with an opportunity to get a college scholarship; however, a representative is coming for dinner, and the family must appear perfect.