Ep 15. Esta Loca and a Little Klingon

In Mom season 5 episode 15 titled "Esta Loca and a Little Klingon," the plot revolves around Christy's love life and her romantic interest for her former boss, Gabriel. Gabriel abruptly terminated Christy's employment, causing her to harbor negative feelings toward him. However, after some time has passed, Gabriel reaches out to Christy asking her to be his sober companion at a family wedding.

Christy is hesitant at first, but ultimately accepts the offer and decides to take the opportunity to confront Gabriel about his termination of her employment. The pair set off on their journey, with Christy's mother, Bonnie, tagging along for moral support. The journey turns out to be bumpy, with long detours, and unexpected stops, including Gabriel's parents' house, where his mother convinces Christy to help Gabriel reconcile with his father.

Meanwhile, Bonnie is dealing with her own romantic issues. She has been seeing Adam, a horse trainer, but their relationship has hit a bump with Adam's reluctance to put a label on their relationship. Bonnie experiences a moment of clarity and realization that she deserves better than just a casual fling, prompting her to break things off with Adam.

Back to Christy and Gabriel, as they make their way to the wedding, they run into several obstacles on their way. The pair's bickering and differences result in Christy's decision to leave Gabriel stranded and set off on her own. However, she has a change of heart and returns to help Gabriel, who was stranded in a high-crime area. They have a heart-to-heart talk, and Christy finally confronts Gabriel about her firing. Gabriel apologizes, revealing that he acted out of fear and insecurity and never meant to hurt her.

The episode concludes with Christy, Gabriel, and Bonnie arriving at the wedding, and Gabriel introducing Christy to his family as his sober companion. Bonnie arrives at the same wedding with her date, who turns out to be Adam. The trio shares a moment of reconciliation and newfound clarity about their romantic lives, indicating that they have all come to terms with their issues.

In "Esta Loca and a Little Klingon," the characters deal with various issues and obstacles concerning their love lives. The episode highlights the importance of communication, forgiveness, and honesty in relationships while also showcasing the importance of being true to oneself and standing up for one's needs.