The Fosters Recap, Season 4 Episode 1. The Long Haul. Teri Polo as Stef, Hayden Byerly as Jude, Sherri Saum as Lena. Photo Mitch HaasethFreeform. The Long Haul. Season 4. Episode 1. 6. Editors Rating. Stefs mom Sharon is back in town, and it really couldnt be better timing. Things have been heavy on The Fosters as of late, so when Sharon and her boy toy Will show up, it is a welcome breath of fresh air. RELATED CableStreaming Renewal Scorecard Whats Coming. The Fosters Season 4 Part A' title='The Fosters Season 4 Part A' />Not that Sharon doesnt pull up in her RV with surprise She and Will are engaged, but she wants to get out of it. Nevertheless, Annie Potts brings a certain sparkle to every scene shes in. Theres a much needed lightness in Sharons interactions with the Adams Fosters. She has an easy chemistry with the whole troupe I adore any scene she has with the kids, and it is most on display in the SharonStef scenes. They form a perfect mother daughter pair. More than anything, an episode like The Long Haul gives us a chance to bask in the glow of Teri Polos comedic timing. The girl does a lot of great dramatic work on The Fosters, but never forget how funny she is. One well timed eye roll can be devastating. You have to believe that, when she discovers Sharon has enlisted her daughter to tell Will the wedding is off, Stefs doing double time with those patented eye rolls. Sharon loves Will and loves their relationship, but she doesnt want to ruin it with promises they cant keep. When Will asks for Stefs permission, Sharon wants her daughter to refuse. Stef reminds Sharon that she is a grown woman kind of, and that if Sharon wants to call off the wedding, she owes it to Will to do it herself. Apparently, its not so easy. Sharon definitely cant do it after Will seduces her in their RV. Likewise before the big dinner hes cooking he already bought the ingredients. After that dinner, in front of the entire family, when he tells Sharon that she has given this wandering heart a home, how can she not marry the guy The wedding is back onThis gives Sharon some time to tend to her grandkids for a bit, mainly Jesus. She happens upon him getting frustrated looking at a letter from Emma. As we all know, he cant read, but he tells his grandma that he has a headache and she offers to read it aloud for him. Its all very sweet, until Sharon gets to the part about the pregnancy. Instead of embarrassing or upsetting her grandson, Sharon skips over that part. Once shes done, she tells him that hell want to read that letter when he feels better. When Sharon runs into Emma later, she has the teen come help with her wedding gown in order to get a little alone time. Emma, after getting a reassuring text from Jesus, thinks that all is well so shes dismayed to learn that Sharon didnt pass along the full message. Sharon supports Emmas decision, understands why it might be hard to talk to Jesus at the moment, and wants to make sure shes okay. Emma cries as the ladies hug, but it is mostly relief that spreads over her face. Relief that someone someone much more reassuring than Brandon knows the whole story. How long is everyone going to be okay with flat out lying to JesusNow that Emmas figured out he cant read, maybe shell be more apt to speak to him face to face about it. Who am I kidding Jesus is definitely going to find out in some type of scarring way. A family meal. Brandon letting it slip. Someone save this kidSharon may be able to offer Emma a comforting hug, but that doesnt mean shes feeling any better about her impending wedding. Skins Season 6 Poppy there. With a storm rolling in, its time to get this party started before Marianas head explodes. Unfortunately, the bride is hiding out in the bathroom. Sharon tells Stef and Lena that no matter how hard she tries, she just doesnt want to get married. And it has nothing to do with Will, who she loves. Its all about Stefs father. She doesnt want to offend Stef, but, like, she spent most of her marriage dreaming up ways to kill the guy. Marriage ruined their love and she cant go through that again. Its all fine and good, but Stef tells her, once again, that she should be saying this to Will. Sharon finally does, in a lovely scene on the bed, and Will is very understanding. He never wanted marriage to become a contract. He promises to love her, never take her for granted, and always remember they are best friends, too. Seriously HOW CAN SHE NOT MARRY THIS MAN Meanwhile, Stef and Lena are trapped in the bathroom while Sharon works out her issues. It gives the two time to chat. By some cruel coincidence TV, they received their divorce papers just that morning. You remember their plan for a sham divorce, yesSomething about freezing assets and keeping the house and creating false dramatic tension for promos. Anyway, that thing has come through and Stef and Lena are officially no longer married. Stef is worried that Lena doesnt seem interested in getting remarried. Lenas had it with weddings we get it, and to her, theyre already married. But, in a reversal of the last time they broached the subject of marriage, it is Stef who wants that piece of paper. She thinks its important to have their marriage be recognized and to have the same rights as straight couples. That piece of paper represents more than just their own marriage. So, she asks her ex wifewife If I were to ask you today for the first time, would you marry meYou get where this is all headed, right The wedding begins and Sharon and Will dance down the aisle, but take a seat before getting to the officiant. This is no longer their wedding but dont worry, they are still totally in love. No, right behind those two hippies trot Stef and Lena. Apparently, Lenas answer to Stefs question was a resounding YesAs the storm rolls in, and Sharon and Wills RV friend turned officiant has to improv a little, Lena and Stef profess their undying love to each other once again. Even with all the trouble theyve faced this year, they love each other more and more. And then they kiss. And then it starts to pour. Everyone else runs inside the house, but Stef and Lena stay outside, making out in the rain, like two newlyweds are wont to do. Their first wedding was gorgeous, but nothing beats a romantic, thunderstorm make out sesh. Callie drags him along to find more evidence that Troy Johnson is a lying creep and probable murderer his girlfriend is his alibi They get into it with Troy at his place of employment. Listen to A. J. If he gets in trouble because of her scheme, he doesnt have a rich dad to get rid of the charges. Hell face real consequences. She seems nice and all, but choose yourself, Brandon. CHOOSE YOURSELF. The big problem Most of the kids who show up did not submit Montes requested parental permission slip. Surely, this will come back to bite Lena. Noah isnt as experienced as Jude once thought, and both admit that they arent ready to do the deed but are definitely into trying some other fun activities. If only Jude had talked to his boyfriend about this before that whole Pump debacle. Wouldve saved us all a lot of stress Its why I planned an outdoor wedding. Mariana is the Adams Foster Id most like to go to brunch with.