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A Birthday Story is the seventh episode of season two.


Summary[]

On his ninth birthday, Brick demands Frankie and Mike tell him the true story about the day he was born, something that has been a Heck family secret. Axl is confused by his new manager at the movie theater, who's both hot and dumb.

Pilot[]

It’s Brick’s birthday! He’s invited every kid in his class to his party. Frankie wishes he would have given her a little more notice. But she caves to his demands the moment Brick reveals his true birthday wish. He wants us to hear the story of the day he was born. This sends panicked shockwaves throughout the Heck house.

Brick knows something is amiss. No one has ever told him the full story behind the day he was born. It was either raining or snowing or really hot, depending on which family member you ask. It’s almost like no one wants to say what really happened. Brick suspects he may have been adopted. That would actually explain a lot. But that’s not it. Mike says, “Come on, what adoption agency would give us a baby?”

Brick’s birthday bash involves a fun trip to the public library. They can’t make too much noise during the festivities because, well, it’s a library. When the other kids splinter off into the book stacks, Frankie realizes it’s time to tell her baby boy the story of the day he was born. The big secret is that Mike missed the actual birth because he was circling the block looking for a parking meter. Brick’s cool with that story. He likes the part where Mike was looking for cheap parking.

Axl has a beautiful new manager at the movie theater. Her name is Kasey. She’s beyond gorgeous and is totally cool if Axl shows up a little late. Kasey knows this isn’t a career job for either of them. She’s just doing it until she can get into beauty school. Axl can’t believe his luck. He says, “I got a hot boss. There’s like whole websites dedicated to the concept.”

There’s nothing like having a hot boss to inspire a teenage boy to show up for work. Kasey sure looks sexy behind that candy counter. She also looks confused as to how to open the cash register. Axl says the spare key to unlock it is in the office. Kasey was afraid to go in there because of the “personnel only” sign on the door. She thought that meant it was someone’s “personal” office.

Yes, Kasey isn’t the brightest bulb in the movie marquee. She’s completely blown away by the hypnotic appeal of hot dogs cooking on rollers. Axl spends most of his time cleaning up Kasey’s goofs. She offers to go out with him if he bails her out one more time. Believe it or not, Axl says no way. Mike says he’s growing up. He’s beginning to realize that he needs more out of a woman than just good looks.

Remember that story Frankie told Brick about the day he was born? Lies! Brick demands to know the real story, which involves a private suite at the hospital that was reserved for Mrs. Ferguson. Who is Mrs. Ferguson? Frankie Heck is Mrs. Ferguson. At least, she claims to be so that she can experience the horrors of childbirth in luxury. Mike reluctantly goes along with the ruse, and 27 hours later, baby boy Brick was born.

But wait! There’s more! While playing the part of Mr. Ferguson, Mike tags along when the nurse takes Brick down to the nursery for an infant test. All is well when the nurse leaves. Mike can wheel the baby back to the suite whenever he wants. Unfortunately, he’s distracted by a football game as the real baby boy Ferguson is wheeled in next to Brick. Mike takes the wrong baby back to the room. Frankie and Mike end up taking young Blake Ferguson home with them.

It took a little time before they realized their mistake. Okay, it took a month. Brick thanks his family for their delayed honesty before retiring to Blake’s former room. He’s very upset. Frankie tries to apologize by bringing him a tray of his favorites: waffles and books. It doesn’t fly.

Eventually, Brick forgives his parents for their month-long mistake. The truth is he does have a really cool story birthday story. He presents his parents with a revised list of birthday gifts he’d like. It’s quite substantial. Brick tells Frankie and Mike they don’t have to get every present all at once. They can take their time. They can do it throughout, say…a month.

The Middle Episodes
Season 1
PilotThe CheerleaderThe Floating AnniversaryThe TripThe Block PartyThe Front DoorThe ScratchThanksgivingSiblingsChristmasThe JeansThe NeighborThe InterviewThe YellingValentine's DayThe BeeThe Break-UpThe Fun HouseThe Final FourTV or Not TVWorry DutyMother's DaySignalsAverage Rules
Season 2
Back to SchoolHomecomingThe Diaper IncidentThe QuarryForeign ExchangeHalloweenA Birthday StoryErrand BoyThanksgiving IIA Simple ChristmasTaking Back the HouseThe Big ChillSuper SundayValentine's Day IIFriends, Lies and VideotapeHecks on a PlaneThe Math ClassSpring CleaningThe LegacyRoyal WeddingMother's Day IIThe PromThe BridgeBack to Summer
Season 3
Forced Family FunHecking OrderMajor ChangesThe TestBad ChoicesHalloween IIHeck's Best ThingThe PlayThanksgiving IIIA Christmas GiftYear of the HecksThe MapHecking It UpValentine's Day IIIThe ConcertThe Sit DownLeap YearThe Paper RouteGet Your Business DoneThe Guidance CounselorThe CloverThe TellingThe Wedding
Season 4
Last Whiff of SummerThe Second ActBunny TherapyThe HoseHalloween III: The DrivingThe SafeThanksgiving IVChristmas HelpTwenty YearsLife SkillsOne Kid at a TimeThe FriendThe SmileValentine's Day IVWinners and LosersWheel of PainThe NameThe BachelorDollar DaysFrom Orson with LoveHallelujah HoedownThe DitchThe Graduation
Season 5
The Drop OffChange in the AirThe PotatoThe 100thHalloween IV: The Ghost StoryThe JumpThanksgiving VThe KissThe Christmas TreeSleepless in OrsonWar of the HecksThe CarpoolHungry GamesThe AwardVacation DaysStormy MoonThe WalkThe SmellThe Wind ChimesThe OptimistOffice HoursHeck on a Hard BodyOrlandoThe Wonderful World of Hecks
Season 6
Unbraceable YouThe Loneliest LockerMajor AnxietyThe TableHalloween V: The HangingThe SinkholeThanksgiving VIThe College TourThe Christmas WallPam Freakin' StaggsA Quarry StoryHecks on a TrainValentine's Day VIThe AnswerSteaming Pile of GuiltFlirting with DisasterThe Waiting GameOperation InfiltrationSiblings and SombrerosFood CourtingTwo of a KindWhile You Were SleepingMother's Day ReservationsThe Graduate
Season 7
Not Your Brother's Drop OffCutting the CordThe ShirtRisky BusinessLand of the LostHalloween VI: Tick Tock DeathHomecoming II: The TailgateThanksgiving VIIThe ConventionNot So Silent NightThe RushBirds of a FeatherFloating 50Film, Friends and Fruit PiesHecks at a MovieThe Man HuntThe Wisdom TeethA Very Donahue VacationCrushedSurvey Says...The LanaiNot Mother's DayFind My HecksThe Show Must Go On
Season 8
The Core GroupA Tough Pill to SwallowHalloween VII: The HeckoningTrue GritRoadkillThanksgiving VIILook Who's Not TalkingTrip and FallA Very Marry ChristmasEscape OrsonHoosier MaidPitch ImperfectOvary and OutSorry Not Sorry Dental Hijinks Swing and a Miss Exes and OhhhsThe Par-tayThe ConfirmationAdult SwimClear and Present DangerThe Final FinalFight or Flight
Season 9
Vive La HecksPlease Don't Feed the HecksMeet the ParentsHalloween VIII: Orson Murder MysteryRole of a LifetimeThe SetupThanksgiving IXEyes Wide OpenThe 200thNew Year's RevelationsThe Other ManMommapaloozaGuess Who's Coming to Frozen DinnerToastedThe Crying GameHecks vs. Glossners: The Final BattleThank You for Not KissingBat Out of HeckGreat HeckspectationsThe Royal FlushSplit DecisionA Heck of a Ride
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