: Frank attempts to lure his ex-wife, Monica, back to Chicago solely to get her signature on settlement documents for some "settlement money" he's owed. To his surprise, Monica arrives with her new partner, Roberta, and announces her intention to take baby Liam away with her.
: Frank's emotional shift when first seeing Monica again from a distance is a notable moment, shifting from a manipulative scam to genuine, albeit briefly, longing. Critical Reception Shameless subtitles English S01E09
“I was nine! Nine and taking care of you... you were my mother! You don't get to come back and take the easy parts!” : Frank attempts to lure his ex-wife, Monica,
Reviewers from Vulture and The A.V. Club noted the episode's shift from dark comedy to deeper desperation, particularly as Lip realizes Frank might actually be "the good one" compared to their mother. Critical Reception “I was nine
: One of the most famous monologues in the series occurs when Fiona confronts Monica. She asserts that Monica has no right to pick and choose which kids to care for after years of abandonment.
: Enraged by Monica’s sudden reappearance and attempt to claim Liam, Fiona delivers a powerful monologue detailing how she has raised the children alone while their mother was absent. By the episode's end, a frustrated Fiona moves out of the family home and in with Steve.