The Middle season 9 episode 2 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Axl starts a new job as a school bus driver,
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Frequently Asked Questions
What job does Axl reveal he has taken?
Axl reveals he is now a school bus driver.
Why did Axl take the job as a bus driver?
Axl took the job as a response to his family's pressure to become a contributing member of society.
What concern do Frankie and Mike have about Axl's job?
They are concerned that Axl's job as a bus driver does not align with his business degree.
Why are Sue and Lexie upset upon returning to school?
They find their apartment subletted to someone else through November, leaving them without a place to stay.
What item does Frankie give to her neighbor Nancy?
Frankie gives Nancy a scarf.
What does Nancy give Frankie in return for the scarf?
Nancy gives Frankie a homemade apple pie.
What scheme does Frankie start with Nancy?
Frankie starts trading household items with Nancy in exchange for home-cooked meals.
How does Brick feel about the social scene on his school bus?
Brick feels isolated and lacks a social scene on the bus.
What challenge does Sue face with her apartment subletter?
The subletter, who is also her professor, refuses to leave the apartment, which he subletted from someone else.
How does the situation with Sue and Lexie's apartment get resolved?
Sean, a friend, persuades the professor to leave the apartment, allowing Sue and Lexie to return.
Why does Mike initially refuse to attend Brick's Career Exploration Day?
Mike does not want to attend due to his discomfort with public speaking and participating in school events.
What lesson does Sue learn from Sean about rescuing?
Sue learns that rescuing is not about gender but about mutual support and helping each other.
What does Frankie realize about Nancy towards the end of the episode?
Frankie realizes that Nancy is going through a tough time and needs support.