This week, FOX’s Bob’s Burgers made me cry, happy tears, the kind that come when you’re so attached to something that you can’t help but cry. Before I explain why I’m crying, please be aware that there will be a lot of huge spoilers ahead, so if you want to catch up on episodes, do so first.

So, why was I crying, and why did I revise my initial average rating for this episode of Bob’s Burgers? In a deep yet simple way, Bob and a very relatable guest character, Shirley, spoke to me. Shirley shows a lot of nerves about trying out something new for her players as a game master, in what I assume is a closely related Dungeons and Dragons-style RPG. While Bobs hopes that more people appreciate his “Burger of the Day,” Shirley shows a lot of nerves about trying out something new for her players as a game master in what I assume is a closely related Dungeons and Dragons-style RPG. Shirley has a plan in mind, and she thinks that momentarily converting her players into goblins would not discourage them from participating in the role-playing, and it’s only when Bob intelligently speaks out at the end of their session that tears stream down my cheeks. While I enjoyed Linda, Louise, and Tina’s adorable and genuine struggle to build a loft bed/desk, it wasn’t the tale that drew me in.

Shirley’s habits, particularly her pulling back and forth on her hoodie drawstrings, and pretty much all of Bob’s Burgers’ characters provide me with a lot of comforts as someone who is on that neurodivergent wave of life. This episode accomplishes a lot for those who feel ignored or dismissed because of what they enjoy or value, such as burger flavor combinations as a chef or role-playing games. Bob also demonstrates how his character responds to situations like this, putting together a lot of intention that bypasses his fight for routine in the face of the players arriving late for the game’s session. This, combined with the way he stood up for Shirley’s new storytelling attempt, was sincere. Validation can be touch-and-go for those things when feeling the words and thinking about what may be personally important to different people, making this Bob’s Burgers episode highlight the importance of staying true to the beauty in sticking to what you love and allowing yourself to see or try new things that excite you.