Once Earl is ready to go home, and the police unexpectedly find his truck operational (it was shot up in a bank robbery), Aunt T. sits Earl and Ray down to tell them the dramatic tale of the night Earl was born and Willa Mae died.
When Earl is prepared to leave, and the police stumble upon his truck in working condition (it had been damaged during a bank robbery), Aunt T. gathers Earl and Ray to recount the captivating story of the night Earl was born and Willa Mae passed away.