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In Season 2 Episode 16, Rose volunteers the ladies for the local charity fundraising run - not as participants, but to watch the kids of the runners during the race. Not one to be kept down, Sophia decides to take part in the race, cheered on by the crowds ("So-phi-a! So-phi-a!!!!"). Shenanigans ensue when all the kids get picked up at the end of the day... except baby Emily. Will the Golden Girls start their mothering journey once more (and not just in the MOTHER Cheesecake way?!?!?!)?

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