Sweet Magnolias’ episode 5 of season 4 serves epic romance and new beginnings all in the midst of a fierce tropical storm.
The episode starts off with Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue worrying about where Ty went after the funeral.
Cal finds Ty on the baseball field. They share a warm moment when he opens up about not fixing things with Bill before he died and admits he’s unsure if he even wants to be associated with the Townsend name. Ty declares that he actually wants to be like Cal, a man who takes on responsibility, not avoids it.
Soon after, Ty apologizes to Maddie and expresses that he never meant to cause problems with Bonnie or amplify those problems by running away. He proclaims that he won’t go on tour with Olivia.
Cal lets Maddie know that he understands why she couldn’t say anything about Isaac, but he hopes that there will be no more secrets between them. Maddie agrees.
Grandpa Tripp and Kathy bring the Christmas gifts that Bill was going to give to the kids. They’re all incredibly thoughtful items that Kyle, Katie, and Ty loved. They all share an embrace as Tripp and Kathy head home to Texas.
Unexpectedly, Bonnie and Maddie share a soft moment, as Bonnie assures Maddie that she raised good children. Maddie shares that she’s glad Bill and Bonnie had the time they had. Helen receives new assistance with the senior citizens’ lawns, and Serenity librarian Beatriz calls out Maddie, pointing out that bringing copies of her own book doesn’t help and only serves her own interests.
The grand opening of Sullivan’s and Friends may have to be delayed again due to the incoming Hurricane Maxine. Cal and Dana Sue start acting messy when they learn Erik and Genevieve are no longer together. Dana Sue subtly lets Erik know that Helen and Alexander are no longer together either.
Annie tells Ty that it’s his decision, and nobody else’s, whether he stays or goes on his tour. Ty decides to go, and kisses Annie. However, when he leaves, she breaks down in tears.
The next day, Maddie, Annie, Kyle, Katie, Cal and Paula all help Ty pack for his tour, and Annie sends him and Olivia off. Ty and Annie share a tender kiss goodbye.
The rain begins to pour on margarita night, and Dana Sue lets Helen in on the new changes in Erik’s life, including his relationship status. Helen tells her best friends that she’s tired, but she’ll fill them in on the community news once she’s got everything under control.
Although the storm intensifies, Maddie, Cal, Dana Sue, Erik, Annie, Paula, Katie, Kyle, Bailey and the others all remain safe at the restaurant. Maddie calls Helen to check in, and Helen reassures her that she only has a few more boxes to pack for Peggy before she arrives.
The connection between Maddie and Cal shines when Cal says he’d like a moment alone with his wife because his social battery has run out, and he’d like to catch his breath. Erik gives a heartwarming toast to Sullivan’s and Friends, as well as all the people in it. He announces that it’s the official opening of the restaurant.
Hurricane Maxine refuses to subside, and Erik learns that Helen is in trouble when Maddie is unable to contact her. Erik races to find her. Not long after he leaves, the power goes out.
At the end of the episode, a moment that fans have been waiting for finally happens. As Dana Sue sings “Stand by Me,” Erik finds a tree smashed on Helen’s car. He screams for her and finds her inside. He throws the branches to the side and gets the stuck car door open.
This epic moment ends with an epic kiss that will go down in the Sweet Magnolias history books. Sometimes slow burns are worth the wait. The rest of season 4 of Sweet Magnolias is now streaming on Netflix.
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