: Veronica’s mother, Carol, gives birth to a son. While Kevin wants to keep the baby, Veronica convinces him to let Carol keep the child after seeing her emotional response to the birth.
: Struggling with teenage angst and her period, Debbie begins bonding with her older sister figure, Sammi , after being ignored by Fiona. [S4E8] Hope Springs Paternal
: A fading Frank is still looking for ways to fund his liver surgery. He and Sammi attend a meeting with Carl’s principal, where Frank gives a controversial speech praising the benefits of bullying. Character Arcs : Veronica’s mother, Carol, gives birth to a son
: Lip continues to struggle with balancing college and caring for Liam. After finding that Fiona accidentally left food in the oven and caused smoke, he becomes irate and decides to take Liam and Carl back to college with him. : A fading Frank is still looking for
: This episode features a pivotal scene where Mickey visits a gay bar and begins to realize he doesn't have to hide who he is, a major step toward his eventual public "coming out".
In the Shameless (US) Season 4 episode the Gallagher family deals with the fallout of Fiona’s legal troubles while Ian finally returns home. Key Plot Points
: Svetlana goes into labor, and despite Mickey’s initial refusal to visit, she gives birth to a boy.