With the help of his Semi-Truck driving mama, Ruthie, Vernon and the congregation build a larger-than-last-year float for the town's parade. Debbie and Ronnie have Ruthie over for dinner. Charlotte immediately likes Ruthie, but Vernon warns her not to get too close because Ruthie will disappoint. which she does on parade day. Vernon steps up, manning the Jonah and the Whale float. Starman crashes into the float, but Vernon emerges unscathed. Walt lurks outside Dale's house and is caught in a snare trap. Dale cuts him down and they have dinner. When Walt gets home, he calls for an emergency P.M.S. meeting.