Wade is baffled by Zoe's rejection and trues Lemon's advice to make romantic gestures to woe her back, until she admits pregnancy which stuns him even more. Having stumbled upon Henry's standing order to deliver red roses 'to his mother', rivals George and Lavon field their complementary lawyer and ex-sports-star charms to investigating the destination, a car salesman and major parish sponsor, and his maid. Brick and eventually lemon are unable to keep their love secrets from his mother Bettie Breeland, who recast surprisingly well, at least to Sadie.
—KGF Vissers