At the restaurant, the tension escalates. Sheila keeps trying to tip the sommelier with scratch-off lottery tickets. Frank insists on ordering a "steak, well-done, until it looks like a hockey puck," much to the horror of the waiter.
Ben smiles, a real one for the first time all season. He realizes he doesn't need to choose between his past and his present; he just needs to stop pretend-cleaning his coasters long enough to enjoy the mess. Closing Credits [S5E6] Ben's Parents
The "plot" of the episode centers on a dinner reservation at a high-end French bistro—Ben’s attempt to show his parents he’s "made it." At the restaurant, the tension escalates
