Forgiveness All Around! Unless Your Name is Amy.

Last week on Secret Life of the American Teenager: Amy gave Ricky a dose of reality about the baby, Ben got a dose of reality of his own, Molly Ringwald finally called out her younger daughter’s sarcastic nature, a gay couple courted George in hopes of adopting Amy’s baby, Adrian kissed her step-brother, Grace learned the truth about Ricky and Adrian…and then still believed Ricky would come back to her while Ricky gave Amy the okay for adoption.

Amy’s lying on her bed, refusing to go to school. She tries to use “I’m pregnant” as an excuse to stay home sick. Ashley consoles her sister, who hasn’t heard from Ben. She offers to pawn a ring she was given by the waitress from two weeks. Amy tells Ashley about Donovan and Leon. She doesn’t support her sister’s decision and tells her to not just give the baby away. She first accuses Amy of giving the baby up so someone else could do what she should and then to keep Ben.

And now the Sausage King is singing a different tune. He tells Ben that 15 is too young to be married but he did his best. And the Sausage King is proud of his son and tries to convince him that he did the right thing. Ben is standing aside for Ricky. The Sausage King drags his son to school.

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Shauna the Slut calls Jack, sounding like she’s sorry. And she tells Jack that she doesn’t have a boyfriend, she made it up because Jack is still in high school. She’s 20 and Jack argues that’s not too much older. Except according to the law. But they decide to be a couple anyway. Jack says he did something stupid. Telling Grace that Ricky was cheating on her wasn’t stupid, Jack. Oh, hey, the Blabbermouth Duo come back complaining about how clingy Ben was. Even Jack agrees before rushing off. They continue talking before Jason and Madison start bickering in the hallway. Lauren encourages her friend to make up with her boyfriend though she made it clear Madison will be dumped soon.

Jack apologizes to Grace who needs a recap. Alice comes up and Jack says they are just friends. She hisses before walking away.  Grace says Jack was right before an awkward moment between Jack, Grace, Ricky and Adrian. Henry comes up to Alice and tells her the news about Amy and Ben. She’s surprised and they try the “trash talk the ex” cheering up route. It doesn’t work. Ben tries to get consolation from Mr. Molina but he awesomely puts his foot down and tells Ben it is just now academic. Jack comes in to talk about the mentoring program but gets the boot when he starts talking about Shauna. Two seconds later, Adrian announces: “I’m thinking about having sex with my brother.” Mr. Molina leaves, finally giving up on the insanity. You go, Mr. Molina.

Sad looks and the Chords of Meaningfulness’ brother, the Chords of Melancholy, strike up as Amy and Ben pass each other in the hall.

We come back to Molly placing flowers in a vase. Lovely arrangement, Molly. Amy’s Dad comes in and gets the third degree. He’s sick, too, like Amy and Ben. Molly says she’s meeting a couple Rev. Stone suggested for adoption. Linda and Jim. Amy’s Dad insists on meeting the couple before pushing Donovan and Leon. Molly asks why. He says no reason. And we cut to: Josie Bisset taking a swig. John Schneider comes by for lunch, wondering about the wine. Josie says she was just checking it out while cleaning the refrigerator. John moans about their lack of a love life. Josie says he’s bitter. John says they’ve been living a lie for 17 years. Josie argues that it was one question. She then begs for forgiveness. He gives it and they try to run for the bedroom, but Tom’s upstairs sulking over Tammy.

Molly’s waiting for Linda and Jim, who have been shanghaied by Amy’s Dad. Jim drinks a beer while Linda scolds. Linda says she’s not open to an open adoption, saying Amy and the Jurgens would be out of the baby’s life. Jim seems ready to negotiate on it. The couple leaves as Molly spots them. And it suddenly it turns into a sitcom. Donovan calls to ask to talk to Molly after closing, slightly spilling the beans.

Amy glumly watches couples past her as the Blabbermouth Duo try to tell her she did the right thing. Amy wants to apologize and Lauren says it isn’t Ben’s business. Ricky is the baby’s daddy. Amy tells them about Donovan and Leon. She wants to make up with Ben, giving him the ring Ashley gave her and be with him. Lauren and Madison tell her to wait, see if Ben apologizes. They tell her to start over and live her dreams. And giddy Madison leaves while Amy tells Lauren that Ben was the best thing to happen to her this year. Henry and Alice watch her talk with her friends. They’re worried that Amy’s trying to get Ben back. Alice remarks on Ben’s romantic nature as Ben walks up. He’s worried that Amy’s still in love with Ricky because she’s the type to have feelings with someone. Ben’s just a ball of confusion and asks for a sign.

Adrian and Grace have it out. She wanted to be friends with Adrian because she wasn’t having sex with Ricky. She tells Adrian to stop having sex with her boyfriends. Grace calls her the “b-word.” Just that. Grace refuses to say “Bitch.” They are gathering a crowd. Grace says: “God help Adrian because she’s a bitch.” They then get into a cat fight for twenty seconds. They start laughing and apologize. Grace says that Ricky’s made her an idiot. Okay, not as naïve as we think. Adrian gives her Ricky because she has her brother. Grace gives her a look and then agrees for coffee.

Ricky apologizes for breaking up her and Ben. He then squashes it by calling Ben a wuss. And even though he gave them the okay for the adoption, he’s not. He brings her to tears, giving her a comforting hug. And who should see the hug? Grace, Adrian and Ben.

Adrian and Grace have dinner together. They talk about Amy and Ben being married. I guess no one told Grace and Adrian that it was a not!marriage. Grace says she wants to be married to Ricky one day. Adrian can’t believe it. The two talk about Ricky and sex. They cut to her parents in post-coital. John Schneider tries to sweet-talk her into having more kids. She ix-nays and goes downstairs to see Tom and Tammy in bathrobes. Josie is unnerved until it’s revealed they were in the hot tub. She’s relieved and tells them not to have sex. Way to plant ideas, Josie. Fortunately, Tammy wants a wedding first. These two are kinda sweet.

Duncan and Jack are working on Duncan’s homework though Jack is not really focused. Duncan knows something is up and tells Jack to go with his sister. Jack then leaves as Duncan tells his sister that Jack’s in high school. She races out the door to kiss Jack and makes a plan with him Wednesday nights. Turns out Shauna is a Christian too who attends services on Wednesday. Wow. Duncan warns his sister not to anything stupid enough to get thrown in jail. Thank you, Duncan.

Donovan and Leon address Molly about the adoption. Molly agrees with the idea of the two of them adopting the baby. They said they approached Amy’s Dad first because they figured HE’D have the most difficulty agreeing to it. Amy’s Dad takes offense as Molly likes them more and more. Amy comes down to talk to Leon and Donovan.

Molly and Amy’s Dad share a dessert. Molly finally notes Amy’s Dad’s misgivings about adoption. Sounds like Molly is hesitant, which he notes. He then apologizes for not working harder on the marriage or for the cheating. She forgives him but Ashley doesn’t. She then tosses an egg on the floor and Amy’s Dad wonders if Donovan and Leon will take Ashley. Molly gives her a vote of confidence.

Back in the living room, Donovan and Leon want to make sure Amy’s sure about the adoption. They almost had children but the parents found out they were gay and refused. They also ask to meet Ricky, asking about Ben in the process. She starts crying and they look lost. She says she messed things up with Ben and does love him. Phew, the commercials made it sound like she was still in love with Ricky. Donovan and Leon offer to drive her to Ben’s to talk. They want to see where the Sausage King leaves.

Jack goes to apologize to Ricky, who could care less. He’s trying to do some reading about pregnancies. In the process, Ricky admits he’s in love with Amy. Jack reminds him of the wedding. Did nobody tell these people it was a not!marriage? Jack’s surprised and walks away. Grace calls but Ricky cuts her off, saying he can’t talk to her anymore. She then calls Adrian, who tells her to let it go. Now Adrian calls Ricky to invite him over. He tells Adrian they are finished. Now Adrian’s concerned.

Amy goes to Ben’s house. The Sausage King opens the door but doesn’t invite her in. He tells her that he loves Amy and the baby but also Ben. He’s not sure if Ben wants to still be with her. He asks her to give Ben some time to make the decision. She agrees and turns, heartbroken. The Chords of Meaningfulness strike up as she walks away. Are Donovan and Leon waiting for her? How is she going to get home?

Next week:  Ben or Ricky?

Exchange of the Episode:

“What do you call a girl who is married to one guy and trying to date the father of her baby? They probably don’t have a word for that.”

“I stand by harlot.” Henry and Alice

What do you think of Ricky’s declaration? Do you hope they give Grace and Adrian better love interests? Will we see more of John Schneider and Josie Bisset now that they’ve patched things up? And who will Amy choose?