Christy hits upon a huge financial burden after realizing how much her dreams are going to cost her, combined with dealing with the fallout of Violet's engagement.
Episode Tropes:
- Dare to Be Badass: Christy's speech at the Napa Valley Trial Lawyer's conference encapsulates how she has managed so many hardships in life even after getting sober and still managed a 3.8 GPA, and everything she's gone through has given her the clarity of how precious the opportunity she is being offered is. She wins the scholarship.
- Inelegant Blubbering: Christy completely breaks down at the meeting due to needing $200,000 to be a lawyer.
- Playing the Victim Card: Violet whines that Bonnie is being mean to her in her "The Reason You Suck" Speech; Bonnie retaliates that her nonstop partying is why Gregory dumped her.
- Sarcasm Failure: Christy, absolutely flustered, says Violet could be a "Budtender at a pot store". Apparently, that's a real thing.Bonnie: Actually, that's not an entry-level job.
- Snap Back: Violet spent most of Season 3 trying to make something of her life, admitting to her own failings, and even trying to mend her bond with Christy. That all goes out the window in this episode.
- Throw the Dog a Bone: Christy gets some money back for the wedding dress, Jill generously sells some stuff from her divorce settlement to help pay for Christy's college, Bonnie finally stands up for Christy to Violet, her genuinely impressive speech nets her a hefty scholarship, and Violet leaves home, relieving the financial burden.
- Ungrateful Bastard: After Bonnie and Christy take Violet back, despite the breakup being her fault, she still retains her freeloading habits.
