Jay's former wife, DeDe Pritchett, reappears in the lives of the three families. It is not a welcome sight, as anyone can imagine, what with the famous "incident" she caused at Jay and Gloria's wedding. One would think she would stay away from her former husband and her children. DeDe has been living in Sedona, where she has joined the world of the New Age style of living in all its intensive energies. Another reason for showing up is that she will be moving to a foreign country, where English is not spoken: French Canada! She wants to see these folks again.
The most affected by DeDe's presence is Gloria who feels Jay's former wife ruined her wedding reception. She wants to be as far away from her, as possible. Cam and Mitch are not happy about DeDe's visit either, and Claire, while impartial, has not too many fond memories from her flaky mother.
Haley wants to attend a concert with her new boyfriend, Dylan. Claire is not totally convinced about letting the teenager go by herself. Phil remembers fondly his days as a teen, himself, while at the same time, as a parent, he has doubts it will be a good experience for his daughter. Haley, who invited Dylan over, so he can reassure the parents, offers to sing a song he has composed especially for her. As he belts it, the whole family listens with dread the lyrics he has written. Dylan could have not been more explicit about his intentions with Haley.
Directed by Jason Winer and based on a screenplay by Steven Levitan, one of the creators for the series, this episode proves to be delightful as the old wife makes another entrance in the lives she left behind. Shelley Long proves up to the task for making DeDe the unevolved person she really is, in spite of the Sedona type of energy she has been soaking in. Reid Ewing as Dylan has a great moment singing his torrid tribute to the girl he loves.
The most affected by DeDe's presence is Gloria who feels Jay's former wife ruined her wedding reception. She wants to be as far away from her, as possible. Cam and Mitch are not happy about DeDe's visit either, and Claire, while impartial, has not too many fond memories from her flaky mother.
Haley wants to attend a concert with her new boyfriend, Dylan. Claire is not totally convinced about letting the teenager go by herself. Phil remembers fondly his days as a teen, himself, while at the same time, as a parent, he has doubts it will be a good experience for his daughter. Haley, who invited Dylan over, so he can reassure the parents, offers to sing a song he has composed especially for her. As he belts it, the whole family listens with dread the lyrics he has written. Dylan could have not been more explicit about his intentions with Haley.
Directed by Jason Winer and based on a screenplay by Steven Levitan, one of the creators for the series, this episode proves to be delightful as the old wife makes another entrance in the lives she left behind. Shelley Long proves up to the task for making DeDe the unevolved person she really is, in spite of the Sedona type of energy she has been soaking in. Reid Ewing as Dylan has a great moment singing his torrid tribute to the girl he loves.