Finding a place
Mac struggles with belonging while Frank pushes him toward the parade.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S13 E10
Mac Finds His Pride
S13 E10Photograph not available
Frank tries to recruit Mac for the gang's float for the Gay Pride Parade; Frank comes to the realization that Mac will never be secure with his sexual identity unless he comes out to his father.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
A failed explanation
Luther mistakes Mac’s metaphorical account for news of a pregnancy.
Supporting source ↗Support changes direction
Frank abandons the float demand and arranges the prison performance.
Supporting source ↗An emotional response
Luther leaves during the dance; Frank remains and finally understands.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie shows Frank the elaborate parade float.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee waits beside the rainbow-decorated float.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
An emotional Frank watches the dance from the audience.Source ↗
Luther McDonald8 other recorded episodes
Luther speaks to Mac through the prison visiting glass.Source ↗
Mac’s dance partnerOnly recorded here so far
The dancer comforts Mac at the close of their performance.Source ↗
Rickety Cricket26 other recorded episodes
Cricket arrives in a leather harness and cap.Source ↗
Locations
Mac and Dennis’s apartment20 other recorded episodes
Mac initially refuses the outing from the apartment couch.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
Frank treats his nose at the bar counter.Source ↗
Prison3 other recorded episodes
Mac addresses his father and the other inmates from the stage.Source ↗
The leather clubOnly recorded here so far
Mac and Frank enter a venue filled with leather-clad patrons.Source ↗
Objects
Fiberglass insulationOnly recorded here so far
Frank packs insulation into his injured nose.Source ↗
Newspapers7 other recorded episodes
Paper protrudes from Frank’s nostrils.Source ↗
Paddy’s Pride floatOnly recorded here so far
The float has rainbow balloons, a bar and confetti effects.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Buffalo wingsOnly recorded here so far
Frank contaminates the buffet’s wings with his nose dressings.Source ↗
Music
Miscellaneous
Drag brunchOnly recorded here so far
The pair watches from a table with drinks and a candle.Source ↗
Mac coming out2 other recorded episodes
Mac tells Luther he is gay before beginning his performance.Source ↗
Mac’s Pride danceOnly recorded here so far
Mac and his partner perform together on the wet stage.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S09 E01 Connected through Confetti, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 3 more.
S02 E10 Connected through Prison, Glue, Luther McDonald and 5 more.
S18 E01 
Connected through Mac coming out, Mac and Dennis’s apartment, Paddy’s Pub and 4 more.
S10 E07 
Connected through Prison, Luther McDonald, Paddy’s Pub and 4 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
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