Clown in a Cornfield

Quinn and Glenn attend the Founder’s Day celebration. Quinn is nervous about seeing the sheriff and nearly gets hit by Tucker, who is dressed as Frendo, on a bike. Ronnie and Janet, who are also wearing Frendo masks, acknowledge Quinn. Janet explains that Tucker sometimes works as a mascot, so his mischief is sanctioned.

Images of Frendo are everywhere. Cole arrives with Ronnie’s boyfriend, Matt, and quips that Frendo is the founder of the town. According to town folklore, Frendo was a real clown who helped uplift people during the Great Depression. Cole’s grandfather invented the character of Frendo, which is why the Hill family holds the trademark for his image. Nevertheless, the folk tale remains popular because longtime residents can’t separate Kettle Springs’ history from Baypen.

Matt brought small liquor bottles to the celebration, which he plans to trade with Tucker for the “good stuff.” Quinn realizes that her friends, except Cole, are planning a prank. Cole urges them not to hurt anyone; Janet reassures him that they have things under control.

Matt returns from his trade with Tucker. A float passes by carrying Janet’s mom, dressed as a pageant queen, and another Frendo mascot on thrones.