We Are the Brennans

After Sunday’s confrontation with Billy, Denny updates Theresa about the situation and tells her what Billy said about his father. He mentions that his mother had long been ill and was difficult to be around and that his father never tried to help her. He concludes that his father saw providing for his family as his duty and never thought to go beyond that. He had developed the same mentality with Theresa and now sees that he must communicate with her, be a present husband, and come to her when he needs help.

On opening night at the Mamaroneck location, Mickey approaches Denny to learn what he has been keeping from him and says that he overheard that Denny owes a large amount of money. When Denny tries to delay their conversation, Mickey tells him that he provided for him and his siblings and that he needs to tell him the truth. He tells his father that he owes money to Billy Walsh, who is back in New York. Mickey warns him that Billy is dangerous, which Denny confirms by revealing that Billy damaged the pipes and was after their family. Denny tries to get Mickey to admit to the affair, but Mickey tells Denny that he has done nothing wrong.