Sophia makes a new friend named Alvin, but as the friendship deepens, Alvin's behavior becomes erratic and she learns he has Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, Blanche accidentally gives away Rose's teddy bear to a volunteer girl, who holds it hostage.
Tropes:
- Beware the Nice Ones: After Blanche accidentally gives Rose's teddy bear to a girl named Daisy, Daisy refuses to return to toy unless she receives a new bike as a ransom payment. Rose feigns forgiveness and pretends to let Daisy keep the bear, but when she trusts Rose enough to let her within arm's reach, Rose snatches the bear away and throws Daisy out the door
. - Double-Meaning Title: The title can refer to both Sophia and Alvin (with "old" meaning their physical ages), as well as to Rose and her teddy bear Fernando (with "old" meaning the length of time she possessed him).
- Finger in the Mail: When Blanche refuses to pay the ransom, Daisy sends one of the bear's ears in the mail.
- O.O.C. Is Serious Business: Rose immediately drops her usual demeanor when she learns Daisy has Fernando and orders Blanche to get him back.Rose: Blanche just cut the crap and get back the damn bear!
