Love & Death

Candy suggests an affair to Allan following a tense encounter during a church volleyball game. Although Allan resists at first, they eventually start planning how to pursue their relationship in secret.

Candy becomes concerned that her emotional involvement with Allan may be violating their agreement to remain emotionally detached. Tensions rise when she learns that Allan has enrolled in a Christian marriage retreat with his wife, Betty.

Candy reflects on her marriage as life settles back to routine, but Pat uncovers something that prompts him to confront Sherry for clarification.

Candy tries to maintain a sense of normalcy after a traumatic confrontation, while Allan becomes increasingly worried when he cannot reach Betty.

Candy hires attorney Don Crowder as detectives press her for information. Meanwhile, Allan confesses his affair to Betty's family, and Pat grows impatient with the lack of transparency in the case.

As the trial begins in 1980, Allan's testimony regarding Betty's mental state causes tension with her father, and Candy receives a hostile visit from Pastor Jackie.

Candy testifies that she genuinely feared for her safety, despite Don's doubts about her mental state. As the trial reaches its conclusion, Pat warns her that their lives have been irrevocably changed.