We're Back To An Approving Look

None of us expected that last week's full-on Dunphy intercourse would be followed by...you know, more. And indeed, there was not so much as a hand-hold or a cheek kiss last night. But, to Claire's credit, she managed not only to be right that backing off Haley (Sarah Hyland) as she apparently pursued a relationship with a much older, much grosser guy (Jason Mantzoukas) was the right strategy to get Haley to lose interest in him; she also facilitated a rapprochement between Haley, who's been kicked out of college in disgrace, and Phil (Ty Burrell), who's prepared to beat the shit out of Mantzoukas's "jeanius." Phil is bewildered when Haley overhears Phil's plans and leaps into his arms in gratitude, and relief that he still loves her. "Just enjoy it," Claire tells him, which could go for the hug and the look she gives him as it's happening.