The Middle: Split Decisions

This episode picks up right where last week's dropped off; Frankie (Patricia Heaton) discovering that Axl (Charlie McDermott) has been offered a job out in Denver. Not only that, but she learns that  Mike (Neil Flynn) helped cover for him. She isn't pleased and wants him to stay close and tries to persuade him to stay, even trying to get Lexie (Daniela Bobadilla) on her side, though Lexie is such a devoted girlfriend, she will support Axl in whatever decision he makes, much to Frankie's dismay, in fact, she kicks Lexie out of the house.
Sue (Eden Sher), in the meantime, is pining for Sean (Beau Wirick) who is preparing to leave for Ghana. But there is plenty unspoken between the two of them. It takes a trip to the hardware store with Mike for her to get over him. She realizes that she doesn't need a man to have a happy summer and she's right. She's prepared to embrace her independence but before, heads over to the Donohue house and as Sean isn't home, she slips the elusive snow globe into one of his bags, already packed and waiting by the door.
Brick (Atticus Shaffer) is having struggles of his own. His lawn chair is falling apart so he just starts ordering some online and can't stop. I wonder where all the money came from. Frankie makes him take all but his favorite over to Big Mike's house. He does but comes back and isn't empty-handed; he is back with all a huge recliner. Which is very comfortable.
In the end, Axl decides to take the job and Frankie starts crying, which is what we expected.
This was another solid episode and it is always welcome seeing Axl and Lexie together. Axl did make the right decision for him, though he does like his job but he wants to actually use his degree. And he's lucky the Denver offer gave him a whole week to figure it out. It was awkward seeing Sue depressed and it sucks when your plans fail, but you need to rise above it. Which she does. I will truly miss this family. Grade: A-
Side Notes:
-Brick has two friends, three if you count the bus driver.
-I wonder what sort of fast food restaurant has both egg rolls and burgers.
-Every time the Hecks drive one of their cars over fifty, they leave parts on the road.
-Sue and Sean have that super awkward hug thing before finally embracing and then he leaves.
-Mike mostly just wants his couch and remote back.
-Axl knows a lot about shower heads thanks to his current job.
-Lexie's parents do have a house in Denver but its her least favorite.