Ep 14. The Power of No
- TV-PG
- May 2, 2005
- 22 min
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8.3 (461)
Ray is back in school and struggling to get his school work done. He is trying to do too much at once and ends up not getting anything done. Ray starts to stress out and feels like he is letting everyone down. He doesn't want to disappoint his family, but he also doesn't want to fall behind in school.
Debra notices that Ray is struggling and offers to help him with his school work. Ray is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees. Debra helps Ray organize his school work and teaches him how to prioritize his tasks. She also teaches Ray the power of saying no.
Ray starts to practice saying no and starts to feel better. He starts to get his school work done and starts to enjoy his classes. Ray feels like he has control over his life again and is excited to see what the future holds.
Meanwhile, Robert and Amy are having trouble with their wedding planning. They are having a hard time agreeing on their wedding venue and guest list. Robert wants a big wedding with all of their friends and family, but Amy wants a small wedding with just their immediate family.
Robert becomes frustrated with the wedding planning and starts to feel like he is losing control. He starts to argue with Amy and becomes distant. Amy tries to talk to Robert, but he doesn't want to listen.
Eventually, Robert realizes that he needs to compromise with Amy. He agrees to have a small wedding with just their immediate family, but he also agrees to have a big reception with their friends and family. Amy is happy with this compromise and Robert is happy to have made her happy.
Overall, this episode is about the power of saying no and compromising. Ray learns that it's okay to say no and that it's important to prioritize his tasks. Robert learns that it's important to compromise with Amy and that it's okay to let go of control sometimes.