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Were four episodes deep into the back half ofThe Fosters, season five.

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Lets start with the good news: Ximena can finally leave that church!

Im surprised thatThe Fostersmakes the Conservative Student Union members outright villains.

Maybetheymight be more willing to share.

For now, though, lets celebrate her freedom!

Especially because there is an ICE agent creeping around Callie, signaling imminent drama.

Fingers crossed for a pleasantly surprising twist!

and Theyre ordering another round.

Stef doesnt want to hear it.

She doesnt think its fair for Tess to put her in the middle of Tesss marital problems.

Stef gives it to Tessrealgood.

Is Stef going to get sick again?

Okay, it wasnt that harsh, but it was tragic.

just respect my privacy in this time of mourning.

So what led to this very sad yet mature decision?

As we know, Mat only begrudgingly agreed to Marianas casual-dating decree.

Now, Mat has had enough.

If they already know they love each other, why not just go all-in?

The question gives Mariana pause.

(Its by C. S. Wyatts outlook on life is very appealing to Mariana.

Hes scared about going to college.

Hes worried that the best years of his life are behind him.

He may have peaked.

Adventures are cool, but adventures are also scary!

Thats the whole point, I guess.

Mariana has a very honest conversation with Mat.

Hes staying with her because shes familiar and hes scared of whats next.

Im crying, too.

In Other Family News

Brandon plans the senior prank to make Grace happy.

They gather siblings and friends and Talya, and they bring the beach inside the Anchor Beach hallways.

Lena is so cool.

(Willy Wonka!)

Aww, he is one of the good ones, Graces mom!

Emmas getting upset that Jesus seems to have less and less time for her these days.

With Poppy living with her best friend and boyfriend, she feels like a third wheel.

No one but Emma seems enthused.

That is exactly how I imagined Teen Stef.