Frank actually doing something good for his family?
Fiona coming out on top after what seemed like the worlds worst investment move?
Lets get into episode 8: You Sold Me the Laundromat, Remember?
Credit: Paul Sarkis/Showtime
As usual, lets start withFiona.
Much of this episode is spent watching her pull up moldy tiles with a spatula.
She eventually steals and hides Ettas credit card, later using it to buy the new tiles she needs.
Fionas reunion with Kevin was one of the best parts of the episode.
So Kev goes to Fiona for advice.
I never ever trusted Svetlana, Fiona says.
I was raised by a con artist, and I know one when I see one.
It was nice to see Fiona let down her stubborn armor and admit the truth for once this season!
Frank even congratulates Fiona on buying the Laundromat, calling it a good investment.
Trevor shows up with Ian and also extends his congratulations.
Hint: It still was.
While hes at work, Professor Youens calls him to check that hell be at his appeal hearing.
Honestly, Lip has done a lot of messed-up stuff…
But Youens, Ian, and Lip himself made the best possible case for him here.
He has proved he can and wants to be better.
Of course, after all that, the board ultimately rejects his request for appeal.
Ian tries to intervene, but Lip yells at Ian, too.
But this episode is where my attitude for Debbie is changing… She REALLY does not deserve this.
This is when things get really, really weird.
Tanya and Celia are all over Franny, playing with her, coo-ing at her, etc.
Could this GET any weirder?
Yes, it does.
Once there, they meet Neil, who immediately mentions Derek is a deadbeat.
Debbie explains his brain damage but says hes great with Franny.
Its pretty clear these two cant be trusted, though.
Debbie leaves for a bit to fight with Fiona about giving her a job for the time being.
When she returns, Franny is gone and Neil says Celia came to take her for a walk.
Then Debbie yells in a window threatening to kill them, and Tanya catches it on videotape.
Youd have to be completely ice-cold on the inside to not feel heartbroken for Debbie right now.
First of all, where is Tanyas kid with whom she trapped Dereks brother?
Shouldnt she be concerned about her own child and not someone elses?
Why is Tanyas mother-in-law living with her?
Do these two just hang out all day together, plotting against poor young mothers they deem unfit?
And above all else,theywere the reason Debbie was on the street in the first place!
(Well, them and Fiona.)
Where were they when Debbie was pregnant and asking for their support?
Where were they reprimanding Derek when he got Debbie pregnant in the first place?
I guess its clear this whole plotline is a little insane and incomprehensible to me.
Ian still chases him out of the house with a bat, though.
Its sort of sweet.
Trevor and Ianare having fun post-sex, making breakfast together.
Lets all recommend Ian for Gallagher of the Year.
Honorable Mentions
… As advertised.
Trevor
