Grace Under Fire: 5x13

Grace Under Class

Grace stops by the pharmacy while Quentin’s working at the soda fountain. Quentin’s girlfriend Laurie is there, and Grace meets her for the first time. She also sees the expensive backpack Laurie has bought Quentin. Laurie has also bought Quentin expensive pants and a new camera. At home, Grace announces she’s finally paid off her credit card and they’re going to celebrate with a shrimp dinner. Quentin says to count him out since he’s having dinner at the country club with Laurie and her parents. Grace voices her disapproval, and Quentin says she’s just jealous that Laurie’s family can buy him things that she can’t. Grace meets Bev, Laurie’s mother, and discovers that they agree about the presents to Quentin, and also find they have a lot in common. Maxine, a newly divorced woman, makes a pass at Russell at the pharmacy, and he’s tempted, but instead he confesses to Dot that he’s been thinking about someone else and feels guilty. Libby interviews D.C. for her school newspaper and voice