Ep 14. The Award

The Middle season 5 episode 14, titled "The Award", opens with Frankie Heck, the matriarch of the Heck family, receiving a phone call from her son Axl's college. The message on the answering machine states that Axl has won an award and they would like her to come to the school to give a speech on his behalf. Thrilled at the recognition her son is receiving, Frankie eagerly accepts the invitation.

As she prepares for the trip to Axl's college, Frankie begins to feel the pressure of representing her son and giving a successful speech. She worries that she doesn't have the right clothes to wear and spends hours trying on different outfits. Her husband Mike offers his support but can't seem to understand why Frankie is so nervous.

Meanwhile, Axl is less than thrilled about his mother accepting the invitation to give a speech in his honor. He feels embarrassed by the attention and worries that his mom will embarrass him in front of his peers. Sue, the family's middle child, offers to go with Frankie to help calm her nerves, and the two set off on their journey.

Upon arriving at the college, Frankie and Sue are surprised to find that the awards ceremony is being held in the school's football stadium. They make their way to their seats, but Frankie's nerves get the best of her, and she begins to have a panic attack. Sue steps in and delivers a heartfelt speech on Axl's behalf, giving all the credit to her brother and his hard work.

Axl, who had been hiding from the ceremony, hears his sister's speech and is moved to tears. He realizes how much his family cares for him and how proud they are of his accomplishments. As the ceremony comes to an end, Axl makes amends with his mother and thanks her for coming to the school to support him.

Overall, "The Award" is a heartwarming episode that highlights the love and support within the Heck family. It shows the lengths a parent will go to show their child how proud they are, and the importance of family during times of celebration.