Parenthood: May God Bless and Keep You Always (6x13)

Tears forever more. I'm not kidding. My God. I re-watched the montage-y part at the end like four times, because I'm a masochist apparently. Wow. Now that is how to end a show. Let's just take a little look-see at what happens in this episode, shall we?

Sarah gets ready to marry Hank, rushing to get the wedding planning done in a week. Hank goes and asks Zeek for his blessing, and Zeek gives it. Zeek later talks to Sarah and the two of them discuss Hank, and how he's going to be good for Sarah. Zeek also says that Sarah is his favorite. Hank asks Drew to be his best man, and Drew agrees.

Meanwhile, Amber is getting more and more stressed about her new role as a mother, given her living situation and her financial strife. Crosby certainly doesn't make things better when he tells Amber that the Luncheonette is closing down. Adam and Crosby are on the outs, as Crosby is really upset at Adam, and Adam is trying to remind Crosby that they are brothers, even if they aren't business partners anymore. When Crosby sees how happy Adam is working with the kids at Chamber's Academy, some of the tension between them thaws. At the wedding, Zeek encourages Crosby to keep the Luncheonette going by himself, and when Crosby tells Adam about it, Adam thinks it's a great idea and wishes him luck. Crosby asks Amber if she wants to be "the new Crosby," now that Crosby is going to be "the new Adam."

Julia and Joel get a surprise call from Victor's social worker. It looks like Victor's birth-mother has just given birth to a little girl, and the mother wanted to give Julia and Joel a chance to adopt her. Julia and Joel initially decide that they can't, because they don't want to throw another curve-ball to the kids, but at the wedding they reconsider and decide to adopt her.

Parenthood: We Made it Through the Night (6x12)

Ohhhh boy. My current prediction for the finale? Sarah and Hank get married, yadda yadda, and then we show a flash-forward to when Zeek has died and we watch them all move on from their grief. That's what I think is going to happen. And it's gonna hurt. But I'm getting ahead of myself - let's look at what happened in this episode.

Hank and Sarah are debating where they should get married. Hank wants to do something outlandish and creative, but Sarah thinks he's taking it too far. Their conversation gets interrupted when Amber feels a sharp pain, and believes she's going into labor. Sarah sends out a text to the family, and everybody rushes to the hospital. It ends up being a false alarm - gas - and so Amber has yet to give birth.

However, the gathering of the family at the hospital does have another consequence: Kristina and Jasmine get into a huge fight about the Luncheonette. When Crosby finds out that Jasmine went and talked to Adam about it, and that that's why Adam wanted to come back, Crosby angrily says that he quits. It looks like the Luncheonette will not be reopening after all. Crosby is a little angry at Jasmine for talking to Adam about things, and he says that the Luncheonette isn't special to him anymore because he can't work there with his brother as his willing and enthusiastic partner.

Chamber's Academy is having a career week, where every student gets an adviser to help them explore a passion that could turn into a career. Max is obviously working with Hank, while one of the other students wants to have Adam as his adviser. This kid wants to be a French chef! Although Adam is hesitant, because he's no expert, the two of them do manage to make a great souffle together, and all is well! Jasmine teaches some of the kids dance, and Kristina and Jasmine share a silent moment of apology for their earlier fight.

Parenthood: Let's Go Home (6x11)

I think this episode could have been the finale. It's weird, but except for the fact that Amber is still pregnant and we have to see how that plays out, I would think this was the end! Everything sort of... wrapped up. I guess I'm glad to see that we still have two more episodes to wind things down, but at the same time, I'm a tiny bit confused! Let's just get started, shall we?

First of all, it looks like Zeek is home from the hospital. He doesn't want to talk about the next step with Camille, but he does seem determined to find an old signed baseball so he can give it to his great-grandson (or daughter). After going with Drew (who apologizes for ruining Zeek's surprise to Camille) to find it in a storage unit, Zeek remembers where he hid the ball. When Adam and Crosby were kids, they wanted to play with it, so Zeek hid it in the rafters of the shed at the old place. Zeek and Camille go over to the house and see a new family living there, with kids running around and a pregnant mother. Zeek decides not to go get the baseball, because he wants to leave it there for some other kid to find and treasure.

Sarah, meanwhile, doesn't know what to do about Hank's proposal. Hank assures her that he meant it, but Sarah needs time to come up with an answer. She talks with Julia about it, who tells her to make a pro/con list. She also talks to her mother, as the two pour over old photographs together. (The photographs were found in a shoe box in the closet when Zeek was looking for his baseball. Max goes to Hank and the two of them develop the old film together, finding countless years of Braverman memories). Camille asks Sarah if she loves Hank and if he makes her happy, and she realizes that this is all that matters.

Parenthood: How Did We Get Here? (6x10)

Okay! Not much to say up front about this one. We're nearing the very end of the show. Let's just get started with the plot!

Zeek is rushed to the hospital, and all four of his kids are called and hurry to the hospital. It looks like it's pretty bad. After examining all the options, Zeek is stuck between a potentially life-threatening surgery, and the idea of doing nothing and playing the odds. It's very stressful for all involved.

Things are sort of awkward between Julia and Joel, since they spent the night together. However, Joel is being the perfect and helpful husband, fetching coffee and calming everybody down. Hank wants to be there for Sarah, so he picks up Drew from his school when Drew's car won't start. Drew is particularly tense because he knows that his last exchange with his grandfather was not a good one. Hank tells him that he knows, as a father, that Zeek isn't thinking about any of that right now. Drew and Hank seem to bond a bit. Hank realizes that he wants to be "all in" with Sarah, so he proposes to her. She's shocked, and they agree to talk about it later when there's a better time.

Meanwhile, in the chaos of trying to figure out if Zeek is okay, Crosby and Adam get some bad news - the Luncheonette has been robbed, and it's really bad. Luckily, they do get a large settlement from the insurance company. They now have to make a choice - should they replace the equipment and keep going, or should they take the money, liquidate the business, and both come out with some money and a clean slate? 

Parenthood: Lean In (6x09)

Okay... I don't know. There were a few things that I'm a little bit nervous about. But, for the most part I thought it was a really good episode. Let's just take this one step at a time.

First, you've got Julia and Joel. They still haven't signed their divorce papers, and Joel is insistent that he wants to talk to Julia some more. Julia tells Chris that she's having lunch with Joel, just to help give him some closure. At lunch, Joel makes a speech about how much he loves Julia, and how he wants a second chance. When Julia tells Chris that she and Joel still haven't signed the papers, Chris starts to question what's going on. Julia insists that Chris shouldn't pressure her, but Chris breaks things off between them, convinced that Julia is still in love with Joel. Julia talks to her mother about her relationship, and while Camille says that marriage is about forgiveness, Julia says she doesn't think she can forgive Joel. Even though they have both made mistakes, Joel is the one who gave up on their marriage, and Julia doesn't know if she can forgive that. Later, Julia goes over to Joel's place and brings the divorce papers. She signs them, and says it's time for Joel to do the same. Instead, the two of them end up making out.

I liked this. A lot. I have been waiting and waiting for Julia and Joel to find their way back to each other! I like that this isn't so cut and dry. I still don't know if they're going to get back together, or if this is some sort of way of saying goodbye. A final moment of weakness. That ambiguity makes the moment all the more touching and bittersweet. I will say this, though... Chris turned into a jerk right at the end. He totally was pressuring Julia! I mean, I get why he would be upset with her, but he's new to this whole situation. Julia and Joel have been married for years. He can't expect the end of that relationship to suit his timetable. I think ultimately this was a strong plot thread, even if Chris ended up more of a jerk than I would have liked.

Parenthood: Aaron Brownstein Must Be Stopped (6x08)

You know, this whole last season of Parenthood has been sort of truncated for budget reasons, so that every episode we inevitably don't see several of our core characters. This week there was no Sarah, Zeek, Camille, Julia, Joel, or Adam. But actually, I think it's working in the show's favor. I was a big fan of what this episode did, and by focusing on only some of the story lines, we had enough time to delve a bit deeper. Let's go plot by plot.

Max asks Kristina how to ask out a girl. Kristina tries to make Max wait before taking this big step with Dylan, but Max insists that he is going to ask her out. However, when he tries to find her at school to ask her, he finds her kissing Aaron Brownstein. Max then asks his mother to expel Aaron. When Kristina won't, Max then turns to the students, handing out flyers with a list of all Aaron's punishable offenses. The two boys get into a fight, and Max blurts out that he saw Aaron and Dylan kissing. Kristina explains to Max that what he did was not okay, but that it's okay to feel hurt. Dylan comes over to the house later that night and says she's sorry to Kristina. She doesn't know why she likes Aaron, but she just does. She also says she's never going to feel that way about Max.

The next day, Max makes Dylan a collage to express his love for her. Dylan's friends mock him for it, but Dylan is just confused and upset. She finally blurts out that she will never love Max. Max runs out of the school. Kristina follows and tells Max he was very brave for making the collage and telling Dylan how he feels. She gives him a hug and tells him that someday he'll meet the right girl.

You know my favorite thing about this plot thread? Nobody was mad at Dylan for not liking Max. Nobody accused her of leading him on or of being a bad person for not just giving in and saying yes. It's okay that she doesn't like him in that way. Kristina, even while hurting for Max, also understands how hard this must be for Dylan. I loved the complexities here, as Kristina has been afraid of this very thing since the beginning, and yet she sympathizes with Dylan's situation. Great performance from Max Burkholder this week, as I really felt all of his sadness and anger shine through. It was nice that Kristina and Max shared a hug, too.

Parenthood: These Are the Times We Live In (6x07)

I loved almost everything that was going on in this episode, but there was one plot line that I thought was just plain stupid.

So, first of all, there's Julia and Joel. The two of them are just about ready to finalize the divorce. The splitting of the assets has gone fairly smoothly. The issue of the house is the most difficult one before them. Julia thinks it makes sense to sell the house and split the profit, but Joel says that Julia can have the house. Later, Julia asks Joel if he wants to change his mind, but Joel says that their house is a home with a lot of memories, and he doesn't want to sell it. However, he doesn't want it if he can't have Julia. Joel goes over to Zeek's place to spend some time with his father-in-law. He tells Zeek that this is goodbye, since they are getting ready to finalize the divorce. Zeek tells Joel that he took him in, and that if Joel still loves Julia, he should fight for her. Julia, meanwhile, invites Chris inside for the first time, and they talk about her impending divorce. It looks like Julia might ask Chris to stay, but ultimately she decides it's too soon. At the end of the episode, Joel takes Zeek's advice to fight for Julia, showing up at her door and saying that he wants her back. What will Julia say? We'll have to wait and see!

I felt a bit duped, because I really wanted to see how this plays out, and I hate waiting. But still, I did enjoy this thread quite a lot. Zeek and Joel's conversation was obviously the highlight. I got a little misty-eyed, to tell the truth. Also, even though Chris is a bit of a bland character, he's still pretty likable, which is what makes this all the more interesting. I'm rooting for Julia and Joel in the end, but I'm not sure what I think will happen at this point. How will this all play out?

Parenthood: Too Big to Fail (6x06)

There were several really, really heartwarming moments in this episode. I'm trying to figure out which one wins. Oddly, we dropped Julia and Joel's plot for this episode, as well as Zeek and Camille's, but I think that worked to the episode's advantage. We only had a few threads to focus on. Let's take them one at a time.

Dylan, the girl that Max likes, is hanging out a lot at the Braverman house. Adam is convinced that Dylan likes Max, but Kristina is worried that Dylan is just hanging out there because she misses her family and wants to be around people. Dylan is constantly playing with Nora, and even stays up to watch To Kill a Mockingbird with Kristina one night. Turns out, Dylan's parents are away from home a lot. Kristina has a talk with Dylan, wanting to make sure that she wants to hang out with Max, not with Max's family. Dylan says she understands, and that she likes hanging out with all of them. Kristina invites Dylan to stay the night again.

Okay, this was so sweet. I wasn't sure what to make of Dylan before, since she seemed kind of annoying, and I wasn't looking forward to some sort of petty dislike between Kristina and Dylan. But now we have something quite different. The scene with the movie watching was really adorable, as you could tell that Dylan was just looking for an adult to look after her, and Kristina was touched by this. When Dylan said that her parents were obsessed with spending time with her, you could tell something wasn't quite right, and then later when you realize that the opposite is true, and they're never really around, it's just so sad. I'm starting to really like this Dylan character. Also, I love the way Max is meticulously trying to win Dylan's affections, but he's not trying to force it, or expect anything from her that she's not ready to give. Will Dylan's 2.5 turn into a 5? We'll see!

Parenthood: The Scale of Affection is Fluid (6x05)

I found myself enjoying this story line quite a bit, although I still have some questions about Crosby. This week, however, we set aside the Hank, Ruby, and Sarah plot line, which I think was dragging things down quite a bit. Let's take this one thread at a time.

Max is observing Dylan to try to find out about her interests. He tells Kristina that Adam told him to strike up conversations based on common interests. Kristina is really disturbed by this development, because she thinks there's no way Dylan will like Max in return. At a family barbecue, Zeek and Crosby both encourage Max to pursue his crush, and Kristina gets angry. She and Adam go to talk to Max, to attempt to curb his enthusiasm. They say that how much people like one another can be put on a scale from 1 to 5, and that sometimes maybe one person likes another person as a 5, but the other person only likes that person back as a 2. Max seems to understand that, but Adam then says that the numbers can change over time. Max is interested to learn that the "scale of affection is fluid." He tells Dylan he likes her at a 5, and Dylan, upon learning what this means, says she likes Max at a 2. Max says he'll have to work to change her mind. Dylan, charmed, says maybe a 2.5.

One question: how old is Dylan supposed to be? She seems older than Max. Although maybe I'm wrong about that? I'm not sure. In any case, I enjoyed this story line. The best part was Kristina and Adam's coded conversation about numbers on the scale, and how Kristina, getting pissed at Adam, said that her number for him was slipping from a 5 to a 3.5. That was really hilarious. They also had a lovely conversation about Max's future. Adam really wants Dylan to like Max, because he wants to believe that it's possible for Max to have a future like that. Kristina is overly cautious, terrified of Max getting hurt. I can understand both sides of this so well. Max and Dylan's conversation was great, too. Even if Dylan is extremely obnoxious, she still understands about Max's aspergers, and she works to accommodate it. Instead of laughing it off when Max talked to her about the scale from 1 to 5, she answered the question honestly and treated it seriously. I love that.

Parenthood: A Potpourri of Freaks (6x04)

I'll just jump right in, and take this story by story.

Crosby admits to Jasmine and Jabbar that he got into a motorcycle crash, which causes Jasmine to insist that he not ride his bike anymore. Crosby therefore has to take the minivan to go track down Oliver Rome, who is at some sort of spiritual healing retreat. Crosby finds Oliver, and learns that he's already signed a deal with someone else. Turns out, the Luncheonette had a contract with Ashes of Rome, but not with Oliver Rome the solo artist. Crosby is furious, of course. He comes home and jumps on his bike, zooming off as Jasmine rushes outside to try and stop him.

This was probably the weakest plot thread. I wasn't very amused by Crosby interrupting the spiritual retreat. I think I was supposed to think it was funny, and I just didn't. I'm not quite sure I understand what we're supposed to make of Crosby's behavior here, especially his zooming away on a motorcycle with no helmet there at the end. Obviously he's got some anger issues going on... but what are they stemming from? I didn't find much to enjoy or get excited about in this plot thread, but I swear to God if Crosby crashes that bike and dies, there will be Hell to pay.

At Chambers Academy, Kristina is frustrated with a new student, a girl named Dylan. Dylan and Max immediately start hanging out. Dylan calls Max "aspergers" instead of calling him by his name, and starts putting all sorts of ideas in to Max's head. Kristina is angry, and wants Adam to talk to Max. She talks to Dylan, telling her to not call people names. Dylan is disrespectful and doesn't seem to grasp anything Kristina is saying. When Adam asks Max about Dylan, Max asks his dad what he's supposed to do if he likes a girl.

Parenthood: The Waiting Room (6x03)

Aw man. Way to tug at the heartstrings. This episode centers around Zeek's heart surgery, so we get a lot of family feelings as they all nervously hope for the best in the waiting room. Let's take a look at some of the other things also going on in this episode.

Zeek accidentally spills the beans to the family that Amber is pregnant, which makes Amber think it's really time for her to tell Ryan. She goes to Drew and says she's going to drive to Wyoming to tell him in person. Drew insists on coming with her. When Amber tells Ryan about the baby, he immediately declares his intent to be there for her every step of the way. Drew insists that Amber can't raise a baby with Ryan, because he's a mess, and won't truly be there for her. Amber tells Ryan that she believes in him, and that she wants him to be a part of the baby's life, but that he's not ready, and he has a lot of work to do before he can really be a father.

Julia is still seeing that guy from her work, Chris. They're getting closer, and he comforts her about her father's surgery, even sending her a box of twizzlers to eat in the waiting room, in reference to a story about Zeek the two had shared earlier. Joel is trying to be there for Julia, offering to talk to her if she needs it, and constantly checking up on Zeek. Julia tells Joel that it's too hard for her to have him always around trying to help her, and she reveals to him that she's seeing someone. Joel seems shocked and hurt.

Parenthood: Happy Birthday, Zeek (6x02)

Awww this episode made me tear up! Let's start with the plot.

It's Zeek's birthday, but things are complicated by the fact that Zeek refuses to get an open heart surgery that could help him. Crosby goes to talk to him, but Zeek convinces him that the surgery is not necessary. Of course, this makes Adam mad.

Adam couldn't make it to talk to Zeek because he was dealing with a catastrophe at the new school - apparently, the food people have quit due to the insane requests for specific diets. Adam has to go pick up food for everyone, but they need a long term solution. Adam suggests adding a new art elective: culinary arts. He can have the kids help him make food. This angers Max, who wanted photography as an art elective. Although it's difficult to work with the kids in the kitchen, it turns out at least one of the kids had a great time. His mom calls Kristina to thank her.

Joel and Julia are called in to deal with a problem at the kids' school - Sydney has been bullying a new kid. Joel says that he and Julia should talk about their relationship, because he thinks this is why Sydney is going through something. Julia tells him no - she's been waiting for him to be ready to talk, but she's done waiting now and is trying to move on. When Julia and Joel try to talk to Sydney about the bullying, she screams at them that she hates them both. She's also rude at Zeek's birthday party. In the end, we see Joel and Julia on the phone, trying to figure out what to do about Sydney.

Parenthood: Vegas (6x01)

I love this show so much. If I could have my way, it would keep getting renewed forever and forever. There are plenty of other shows I wouldn't mind saying goodbye to... so why is it that Parenthood is starting its very last season?! This premiere is nice and strong, continuing threads from last season while introducing some interesting new elements. Let's start with a plot summary.

Zeek and Camille are all moved in to their new home now. Sarah, after leaving Hank to deal with his returning daughter, goes to surprise her father with a birthday trip to Vegas. While there, Zeek has a health scare and collapses. He refuses to stay in the hospital. Adam and Crosby drive out to Vegas, and Zeek celebrates his birthday with three of his kids, seemingly just fine. When he gets back home, he goes to see his doctor, who wants to do further exploration to see why he collapsed.

Hank is struggling because his ex-wife and child have moved back home. Apparently Ruby had gotten in with a bad crowd at her old school, and Hank needs to help. He now gets to be a 50/50 parent. He's happy about this, but Ruby is not exactly easy to deal with. Sarah adjusts to the news that Hank will now be much more involved in his daughter's life.
 

Parenthood: The Pontiac (5x22)

The season finale! This might actually be the end of the show, since we don't know if they're getting renewed. It feels sort of weird to write this and not know if I'll ever write about this show again... the nice thing about this episode is that it works as a series finale if it must, but it also leaves a lot of stuff open for another season if they can get it. Let's go through what happens!

Zeek and Camille recruit the family to help pack up their house, which causes Adam and Crosby to reminisce about their childhood. They sled down the stairs, play catch with their dad, and feel the sort of bittersweet sadness that will inevitably come when you say goodbye to your childhood home. Crosby actually seems more accepting about it than Adam does.

Drew and Natalie part ways for the summer, and since Drew doesn't have a car, he's not sure if he can go and see her. However, after Drew helps with the moving process, Zeek gives him the Pontiac, and tells him he was always building it for him. Drew, overwhelmed, thanks his grandfather and takes the Pontiac to Natalie, who is happy to see him.

Parenthood: I'm Still Here (5x21)

Yikes, this one was a bit of a tear jerker. We didn't check in with Zeek and Camille this week, instead we focused on the other characters. Let's get started.

Adam, Kristina, Julia, and Mr. Knight are continuing to push forward with plans for the school. They find a historical building that Kristina really loves, but it looks like it will be difficult to get. Kristina learns that Gwen is dying, and goes to say goodbye to her good friend. Kristina is determined to get the building, and goes to Bob Little to try to get him to help. Bob is hesitant, but Kristina reminds him that it's the right thing to do. Gwen dies, and Kristina decides to name the school after her.

Amber brings Max to Hank's place a few times, and is impressed by how well Hank handles Max, and gets him to finish his homework. As Amber leaves Hank's place, she gets a phone call and learns that Ryan has been in an accident. She's panicking, so Hank offers to drive her. They wait at the hospital, where they can't see Ryan because he's in surgery. Sarah, meanwhile, isn't sure what to do about Hank. She can't decide if she thinks she could be with him again, and part of that is because of his possible aspergers. She rushes to the hospital when she hears about Ryan, to see Amber asleep on Hank's shoulder. Amber goes in to see Ryan, who is badly injured, but looks pleased to see her.

Parenthood: Cold Feet (5x20)

Okay, last week I was mad at Joel. I'm still mad at him, but now I'm forced to say... Julia! What the hell! Let's go through these different stories. I'll tell you what I think of each.

First of all, Zeek and Camille start packing up the house. Camille has been looking for new places, but so far nothing good. She is having more trouble letting go than she thought, as she doesn't want to get rid of any of their old stuff because of sentimental value. Zeek finds a good place, and shows it to Camille. She loves it.

Cute and simple. That seems to be the case with most of their plot threads nowadays. I'd love to pick up the pace a bit, but I have no real complaints.

Crosby learns that repairing the floors in his house is going to cost a TON of money, money that he really doesn't have. He talks with Adam about it, but Adam says he can't afford to loan him any money, because he's paying for Haddie's college. (Wow! A mention of Haddie! A miracle). The Luncheonette gets a call from the agent of a famous boy band called "4-D," who want to go on tour with Ashes of Rome. However, Oliver Rome says that he's not going to sell out with a group like them. At the launch party for Ashes of Rome's album, the 4-D boys come, and once Oliver Rome sees the luxurious life they're leading, he decides to go on the tour. Crosby is relieved, because the business really needs the money.

Parenthood: Fraud Alert (5x19)

I'm so mad at Joel right now. I can't even handle it. Let's go ahead and talk about these plot threads, and then I'll complain about some of them. I didn't love this episode, to be honest. It's not like it was all bad or anything, but there were definitely a few weaker plot threads in here.

So. Zeek finds out about a part he needs for his car, so he and Crosby hit the road to go track it down. When they get there, the man at the shop is completely unhelpful and wants to sell the part to them for a ridiculous price. In the end, Crosby makes the deal happen by buying a motorcycle. Along the way, Zeek works through his feelings about selling the house, and tells Camille that they should accept the offer.

In theory, this plot thread is interesting, but I didn't like it as much as I wanted to. I think maybe I've seen enough of Zeek struggling with selling the house. It's starting to feel a tiny bit old, perhaps. However, it was still fun to see Crosby get a motorcycle. I'd actually welcome the return of harsh, controlling Jasmine if it meant we got to see her have a real reaction to this. After all, motorcycles are dangerous, and they don't really have money to waste at the moment.

Parenthood: The Offer (5x18)

Jeez, this one was intense! Majorly! Two of the story lines in particular were quite dramatic this week. I'm going to go plot by plot, because unlike last week where everyone's stories really came together and intertwined, in this particular installment, the different family groups were pretty separate from one another.

Zeek and Camille are shocked when an offer comes in on the house, because they weren't ready to sell so soon. Since the man isn't willing to pay asking price, they decide to wait a bit, and not sell until they're ready. However, this man really wants the house, and he raises his offer considerably. Camille and Zeek aren't sure what to do.

This was one of the less shocking and dramatic of the plot threads, but I quite enjoyed it. In particular, it was hilarious when Zeek told Camille that her favorite tree didn't have any type of disease, and that he just told her that so he could cut it down and build his barn. I do wonder, however, when Crosby and Jasmine are going to have a plot of their own. They haven't had much to do lately except for live in Zeek and Camille's house.

Parenthood: Limbo (5x17)

Ah, family drama. There's nothing like it. This was a wonderfully messy episode, with a nice big culminating scene, where the entire family got together to be very dramatic and angry. Let's break it down.

Jasmine's mother is insisting on holding a baptism for Aida over the weekend. She insists that Aida's soul is suffering without being baptized. Jasmine's mother also insists on holding the brunch. When Camille finds out, however, she wants to host it. Instead, she decides to hold a dinner the night before. Aida's baptism has turned into quite the weekend event!

Things are further complicated by the fact that Aida's godparents are supposed to be Julia and Joel. Crosby goes to talk to Joel, expressing that it might be awkward for him to be the godfather. Joel agrees to step down. Crosby asks Adam to do it instead. Before he can explain to Adam that he's a backup, Adam gets really emotional and excited about it, and Crosby can't bring himself to tell Adam the full truth. While at Zeek and Camille's, Crosby and Julia watch as Sydney, Victor, and Jabbar all help Zeek work on the car. Crosby mentions that he went and saw Joel, and Julia gets upset that Joel didn't fight to remain Aida's godfather. She doesn't understand why he's not working harder to be a part of the family. Julia calls Joel to ask him why he won't fight, but Joel says that it wasn't his place to interfere, and that it was Crosby's call.

Parenthood: The Enchanting Mr. Knight (5x16)

Plot, plot, plot! Let's do this.

Crosby can't understand why his mother wants to sell the house, and thinks his father is being steam rolled in the decision making. Crosby tells Camille that she's being selfish, and Camille gets very angry, and yells at Zeek for complaining about selling the house to Crosby. In the end, Jasmine and Crosby decide they have to leave, but when they offer to move out, Camille sees it for the peace offering that it is, and tells Crosby that the house is his home for as long as he needs it to be.

This was nice. Crosby made a big mistake calling Camille selfish, but Camille didn't stand for it. I'm loving how assertive she is, and how much she's willing to stand up for what she truly wants. Crosby got put in his place, and it was wonderful. Jasmine was a good supportive wife, and she and Crosby actually seemed to be on the same page.