‘Split Decision’
Season 9, Episode 22 - Aired May 15, 2018
After finding out about Axl's job offer in Denver, Frankie makes it her mission to convince him to stay in Orson. Sue is depressed that Sean is about to leave without knowing how she feels about him. Meanwhile, Brick goes on a chair-buying spree to replace the lawn chair he's been using for nine years.
Quote from Sue
Frankie: Sue, you've been awfully quiet. Do you have any thoughts about your favorite brother leaving forever?
Sue: Well, I think in a perfect world, families stay together.
Frankie: Exactly.
Sue: But in the real world, people leave and they break your heart. I don't even know what's keeping me in Orson.
Frankie: Okay, Sue, go to your couch.
Sue: Yeah. [groans]
Quote from Mike
Mike: Well, feels like we've beat that to death. Let's talk about something else. Or we could just eat in silence. I vote for that.
Axl: Yeah, I think I just need some time to let it roll around. I'm gonna go to my room and clear my head a little, maybe play some guitar. [exits]
Frankie: I thought I did a good job of hiding my agenda.
Mike: Then again, maybe you didn't.
Quote from Frankie
Frankie: So, I printed out all the sporting goods stores within a 40-mile radius, and you wouldn't believe it. Turns out there's 3 that are looking for managers.
Axl: Mom, if I move to Denver, I wouldn't be working at a sporting goods store. I'd be working for a huge company at a job where I'd actually get to use my business degree. If I stay in Orson, I'd just keep the job I have.
Frankie: Okay, well, I just wanted you to be informed. But I like where your head is at about staying here and keeping your job.
Quote from Frankie
Frankie: So...?
Lexie: So, we talked, and we kissed, and we talked some more.
Frankie: And?
Lexie: He definitely has some reservations about going to Denver. But ultimately, I love him, and it's his decision, and I told him that even if he decides to go, I'd support him.
Frankie: Get out!
Quote from Sue
Frankie: [v.o.] So, Sue was off the couch and ready to embrace her independence. She knew if she was gonna truly move on, she had to let the Sean fantasy go. But she wanted to give him one last, little something to take with him to remind him of home.
Ron: Oh, hey, Sue.
Sue: Hey, Mr. Donahue. Is Sean around?
Ron: Ah, you just missed him. He and Nancy are at the school putting together care packages for our troops.
Sue: Darn. I thought he might be home packing.
Ron: Oh, are you kidding? He's so excited, he's already packed and ready to go.
Sue: Oh, wow. Great. Well, he can't wait to leave.
Ron: [cellphone rings] Oh. [answers cellphone] Hello? Oh, hi. Thanks for calling me back. Yeah, well... So, what time is the, uh... the meeting?
[Sue puts the snow globe in Sean's bag]
Quote from Axl
Axl: Don't turn on the light. I have something to tell you guys, and it's hard enough as it is... I don't want to have to see your faces. [exhales] I'm taking the job in Denver. [closes door]
Mike: Are you crying?
Frankie: [squeals]