Ep 12. Corned Beef and Handcuffs

Bonnie, a recovering alcoholic and single mother, is struggling to keep her life together. She attends AA meetings and works as a waitress at a local restaurant. Her daughter, Christy, is also a recovering alcoholic and single mother who works as a waitress at the same restaurant. Christy is in a tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Baxter, who is also a recovering addict.

In this episode, titled "Corned Beef and Handcuffs," the restaurant where Bonnie and Christy work has a St. Patrick's Day themed menu, featuring dishes such as corned beef and cabbage. Bonnie is in charge of the specials, but is feeling overwhelmed and stressed about the upcoming holiday and her own personal problems.

Meanwhile, Christy is dealing with her own issues when her ex-husband Baxter shows up at the restaurant, handcuffed and in police custody. He has been arrested for theft, and Christy is torn between helping him out and staying true to her commitment to sobriety.

As the episode unfolds, we see Bonnie struggling to keep up with the demands of her job and managing her own emotional distress. She copes by drinking secretly throughout the day, despite her pledge to stay sober. Her actions come to a head when she gets into a confrontation with a customer and is fired from her waitressing job.

Meanwhile, Christy tries to navigate her feelings for Baxter and stay true to her own goals of staying sober and taking care of her son, Roscoe. She ultimately makes the difficult decision to let Baxter face the consequences of his actions and stay true to her own priorities.

Throughout the episode, we see the complexities of addiction and recovery, and how it can strain relationships and make everyday life more difficult. Despite the challenges, both Bonnie and Christy are committed to their sobriety and to supporting each other through their struggles.

The episode ends on a bittersweet note, with Bonnie dealing with the consequences of her actions and Christy trying to reconcile her conflicting feelings about Baxter. As always, the show presents a realistic portrayal of the challenges of addiction and recovery, while also highlighting the importance of family and support in overcoming these struggles.