Alain Babineaux's murder has everyone in Ellison Parish stirred up. All the crazy characters come out. Lois thinks it's a real life soap opera. Modena sees it as a chance to get out from under her husband's thumb, learn americain, get new teeth. Jonel, the town's deputy, see it as a chance to get some recognition and to get his hands on his mother-in-law's money mattress. Argus, the sheriff's deputy, figures out that the sheriff is crooked. Sheriff Franklin sees it as an opportunity to win the next election. Pete makes his usual predictions through his stories. When the truth comes out, however, nobody is prepared for how it changes their lives.