He eventually admitted to Jay that it was hard to accept that Junior was becoming a man. Michael also took the time to talk to Claire, reassuring her that she didn't need to rush to grow up or change how she looked to be valued. By the end of the day, the basketball was put away and the focus shifted back to supporting one another. Michael accepted that being a good father wasn't about winning every game, but about being there for his children as they navigate their own paths.
"I need an Advil omelette with a side of Ben-Gay," Michael groaned, barely able to lift his arms to reach the coffee.
Michael Kyle prided himself on being the "king of the castle," the undisputed alpha of the household. But the morning after a "friendly" game of one-on-one with his son, Junior, the king was feeling more like a rusted-out relic.