ABC has released the synopsis for the next episode of The Middle, "The Par-Tay", which airs Tuesday, April 4.

The Par-Tay – Bill Norwood is so upset with Mike for poaching his plumber at a reduced rate that their friendship could be at risk. Meanwhile, after having a fun mother-daughter picnic, Frankie is crushed when Sue – who usually tells her everything – won’t divulge who the mystery guy is that she has a crush on; and Brick convinces Axl to let him hang out with him at college over the weekend – not to visit the library but to have some fun and par-tay! on “The Middle,” TUESDAY, APRIL 4 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.