Guest Stars

Hector Maisonette As Mr. Santana

Recap

Cedric loses his composure when he discovers a mouse in the kitchen cabinet. Despite his brave front, Steve turns tail from the kitchen when the mouse jumps from the cabinet. To combat the unwelcome guest, Cedric and Steve agree to get a cat to take care of the problem. Cedric heads to his mother's house to pick up Freddy the Cat. Upon getting his best grade ever on an exam, Romeo's excitement is short-lived when Regina announces his father is moving him from the college prep curriculum into vocational training. While his friends are upset, Romeo convinces them wood shop classes aren't too bad. However, it is clear Romeo's carpentry skills leave much to be desired when no one can identify his project as a spice rack and he kissed Sophia goodbye. In private, Romeo tells Steve he hates his new schedule and asks for help getting it changed. Steve points out Romeo's dad must be convinced his son has true college aspirations. When Steve arrives home, he finds a dejected Cedric waiting for him. Cedric explains Freddy the Cat is dead, thanks in good part to the mouse. The mouse startled Freddy while balanced on the ledge of the balcony. Losing his balance, Freddy fell 14 floors to his demise. Cedric leaves to tell his mother of the accident. Later that night, Romeo arrives at Steve's home. Romeo tells Steve he stood up to his father. He can rejoin the college prep course, but, he can't do it while living under his father's roof. Steve tells Romeo he can't stay and must face his father, forcing Romeo to call home. When Mr. Santana arrives to pick up his son, Steve decides to step in. Steve tells Mr. Santana his son deserves a second chance and that Romeo is a special student. Mr. Santana disagrees, saying Steve is Romeo's teacher for a few years at most, but he is always Romeo's father and will have to clean up the mess should college not work out. He is simply looking out for his son's future. After his dad refuses to listen, Romeo decides to force the issue and attend Steve's class anyway. When he's asked to leave, his fellow students join in a peaceful protest. Despite Romeo's offer to accept responsibility for the disruption, his classmates are willing to face their punishment together. Once he sees how determined his son is to make it into college, Romeo Sr. agrees to let him try. Finally, just when they think they've finally rid themselves of the mouse, Steve and Cedric are surprised to discover it's a neighbor's treasured pet.
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