The O’Neals, a family residing in Chicago, presented an image of enviable perfection. Yet, their carefully constructed world fractured when unforeseen truths began to surface. Eileen, a mother accustomed to seamless control within her home,…

The O’Neals' recent disclosures had left Eileen scrambling for control, determined to somehow reshape Kenny into someone other than himself. Simultaneously, Kenny wrestled with the impending end of his relationship with Mimi, seeking a suit…

Eileen gently reminds her family that Lent has begun, encouraging them to abstain from cherished pleasures – a request proving unexpectedly challenging. Meanwhile, in a chance encounter, Kenny experiences his first stirrings of attraction t…

The first day of school following Kenny's coming out proved a challenging one.

The first warm day of spring after a long Chicago winter finds Eileen resolved to begin anew. She decides it’s time to seek employment, her first since her children were born. Shannon, overhearing her mother's plans, misunderstands and stir…

Pat envisioned the camping trip as a chance for father-son connection with Jimmy. Kenny, eager to demonstrate his own masculinity, insists on joining them, determined to prove that his sexual orientation doesn't diminish his strength. Throu…

Agnes, Eileen’s devoutly Catholic grandmother, arrives unannounced, prompting a frantic effort by the family to conceal both Eileen and Pat’s recent divorce and Kenny’s personal life.

Eileen returned to her book club after the family gathering, but found an unexpected shift in the atmosphere. Instead of the anticipated reserve, the women began sharing their burdens with a candor that surprised even her. Meanwhile, Kenny’…

Kenny’s decision to audition for the school production of “Zombie Romeo and Juliet” prompts Eileen to offer her assistance. He lands the part of Romeo, though with considerable dismay, his former girlfriend Mimi is cast as Juliet. The situa…

Jimmy’s unexpected appointment as Faith Leader for the weekend at the Catholic Youth Retreat stirs a bitter jealousy in Kenny, who resolves to usurp his older brother’s position as the ringleader of the more unruly youths. With the children…

Eileen’s encouragement for Kenny to find work blossoms into a subtle jealousy when he begins tutoring, and she finds herself drawn to the student’s mother. As Kenny’s schedule fills with work, Eileen recognizes the need for change if she ho…

The absence of Pat's badge at home sparked an idea in Jimmy's mind. He persuaded Kenny and Shannon that borrowing the badge would allow them to enjoy certain advantages around town. Simultaneously, Pat’s mention of a forthcoming date prompt…

With prom night drawing near, Kenny wrestled with the question of a date, searching his class for the most suitable companion. Time was dwindling, and he and Jimmy brainstormed relentlessly, striving for the perfect proposal. Shannon, howev…