Ep 7. Mother's Little Helper

Allison Dubois has a unique gift; she can communicate with the dead through her dreams and visions. Her psychic abilities have helped solve numerous cases for the local law enforcement agencies, but her biggest challenge lies close to home.

In the Season 3, Episode 7 of Medium, titled "Mother's Little Helper," Allison finds herself struggling to balance her personal life while dealing with a difficult case involving a mother who seems to be losing her grip on reality.

At the start of the episode, Allison's husband, Joe, is away on a business trip, leaving her to take care of their three daughters, who are all dealing with their own issues. Their oldest daughter, Ariel, is struggling with a school project, while middle child Bridgette is having trouble sleeping. The youngest, Marie, is going through a phase where she won't take off her superhero costume, even for school.

Meanwhile, Allison is called in to help with a case involving a mother, Carol, who is convinced her son has been replaced by an imposter. Despite the skepticism of the police, Allison believes Carol's fears are genuine and sets out to investigate.

As Allison delves deeper into the case, she realizes that Carol is not the only one who is struggling. The imposter son is actually Carol's real son, who has undergone extensive plastic surgery to change his appearance. Carol, who has suffered from a mental illness in the past, is having a difficult time coming to terms with his new look and is refusing to accept him.

As the case unfolds, Allison finds herself drawn into Carol's world and begins to empathize with her struggles. She also discovers that Carol has been taking a dangerous cocktail of prescription drugs, which is making her condition worse. Allison realizes that she needs to act quickly to help Carol before it's too late.

Meanwhile, back at home, Allison is struggling to keep up with the demands of her family and her job. Her daughters are becoming increasingly difficult to manage, and she begins to feel overwhelmed. Joe tries to help from afar, but Allison is reluctant to burden him with her problems.

As the episode progresses, Allison's personal and professional lives begin to intersect in unexpected ways. She begins to see her own struggles reflected in those of her clients, and she realizes that she can't keep living two separate lives.

In the end, Allison is able to solve the case and help Carol come to terms with her son's new appearance. She also learns to lean on her family for support and to prioritize her own needs. The episode ends on a hopeful note, with Allison feeling more in control and ready to face whatever challenges come her way.