Looking For Salvation at the Dairy Queen

After Flora gives Catherine Grace the telegram announcing her father’s death, Miss Mabie drives her back to Ringgold. She finds her childhood house full of mourners, including Gloria Jean, Lolly, and a visibly upset Miss Raines. Catherine Grace confesses her guilt over Daddy’s death to Gloria Jean and reunites with Martha Ann to grieve.

While planning the funeral at the church the next day, Catherine Grace senses a presence in her father’s office. Later, she sees a mysterious woman on Gloria Jean’s porch who then vanishes. When Gloria Jean returns from buying Daddy’s casket, Catherina Grace tells her about the woman. A skeptical Gloria Jean goes inside to investigate. She later brings Catherine Grace back to her home, preparing her for some big news. Inside, the mystery woman introduces herself as Lena Mae, Catherine Grace’s mother, who was believed dead. When Gloria Jean confirms her identity, Catherine Grace faints from the shock.

Catherine Grace wakes up in bed with Gloria Jean and Martha Ann standing over her. Gloria Jean informs Catherine Grace that Lena Mae is the one who helped her off the floor. Catherine Grace is disinterested in hearing about Lena Mae, but Martha Ann defends their mother. She argues that their father shared the blame.