Ep 7. Working Late Again

Raymond Barone is a sportswriter for Newsday, and his job can be quite time-consuming. In this episode, entitled "Working Late Again," Raymond has been working long hours at the office. It's causing tension between him and his family, especially his wife Debra. She feels that Raymond doesn't spend enough time with their children, and she's getting frustrated.

As the episode opens, Raymond is at work, finishing up a story on deadline. He's been at the office since early in the morning, and it's now getting late. His editor, Bernie, is pleased with the story and tells Raymond he can go home. Raymond is relieved and excited to get home to his family.

But when he gets home, he finds that everyone is already in bed. His wife Debra is fast asleep, and so are the kids. Raymond is disappointed that he didn't get to spend any time with them, but he's not surprised. This is becoming a regular occurrence.

The next morning, Raymond tries to make it up to the family by promising to spend more time with them. He tells Debra that he'll leave work earlier and make sure he's home in time for dinner. But Debra isn't convinced. She's heard it all before.

Throughout the rest of the episode, Raymond tries to balance his work and family life. He fails miserably, and things only get worse. Raymond becomes so consumed with work that he stops paying attention to what's going on at home. For example, he forgets to pick up his daughter Ally from school, which really upsets Debra.

Raymond's brother Robert drops by to offer his two cents. Robert tells Raymond that he needs to be more present in his family's life. He says that his own problems at work have caused his wife to leave him, and he doesn't want the same thing to happen to Raymond. Raymond takes Robert's advice to heart and decides to make a change.

In the end, Raymond learns that work isn't everything. He realizes that he needs to be there for his family, even if it means missing out on some work opportunities. He tells his editor that he's not going to work late anymore, and he sticks to his word. Raymond starts to prioritize his family over his job, and things start to improve between him and Debra.

"Working Late Again" is a relatable episode for anyone who's ever struggled to balance their work and family life. It's a gentle reminder that our loved ones should always come first, no matter how busy we are at work. The episode is also entertaining and funny, with plenty of comedic moments and witty one-liners. Fans of the show will enjoy this episode, as it showcases the strengths of the cast and the writing.