: Stef grapples with the fact that she never truly received the full acceptance she wanted from her father before he passed.
: Having lost her own mother, Callie provides a unique lens on grief, helping the other children navigate the loss of their grandfather while dealing with her own status as a foster child in the home. The Mike and Stef Secret [S1E15] Padre
The episode revolves around the funeral of Frank Cooper. His sudden death forces Stef to confront their strained relationship, which was deeply impacted by his struggle to accept her sexuality and her marriage to Lena. : Stef grapples with the fact that she
: The episode further develops the budding relationship between Jesus and Emma through the wrestling team dynamic. His sudden death forces Stef to confront their
: The title refers not just to Frank as a father, but to the "father figures" in the show—Mike, Frank, and even the concept of Stef as a co-parent—examining how their mistakes and virtues shape the kids.