Ep 17. Party of Freud

With Charlie in Los Angeles, Owen's teacher calls Bailey about his problems at school. And when Ms. Lo suggests Owen needs extra help to overcome a learning disability, Bailey offers to be a classroom volunteer without consulting Charlie first. While Ned suggests breaking up, Julia persuades him to join her in counseling to address his physically abusive behavior. But, as Julia refuses to join a battered woman's group, Dr. Kessel's pointed questions begin to strike a raw nerve with Ned. Meanwhile, as Claudia questions Griffin's accusations about Ned, Daphne tells Charlie that she'll be joining him for the trip home. With Daphne about to return, Kirsten decides to go back to Chicago to stay with her parents. However, when Daphne backs out at the last minute, Charlie returns home with Diana, unaware of Kirsten's decision or of what's going on with Owen. Meanwhile, Ned asks Julia to move into a small apartment together where they can isolate themselves from any outside influence. As they settle into their own place, Ned insists that Julia cut off all communication with her family and friends, and especially Dr. Kessel. After Ms. Lo calls from school, Charlie discovers how little he's been told of what Bailey is doing for Owen. And when pressed, Bailey admits that he wants to be their younger brother's guardian from now on. Finally, much to Claudia's dismay, Charlie insists that Griffin move out.