June arranges for Emmy to enter a long-term residential program in Asheville. She invites Demon to say goodbye, noting that Rose Dartell’s threats have convinced Emmy to stay put. Demon meets Emmy, who is anxious about losing her identity in rehab. They revisit their old cabin, share a cigarette, and he returns the snake bracelet, which she fastens around her ankle. Emmy urges Demon to care for Dori, and they part.

Leaving June’s, Demon finds Hammer Kelly parked outside, unable to face Emmy. Hammer asks Demon to tell her he’s sorry and still loves her. Demon heads to Tommy’s to finish his comic strip, but an urgent call from Angus interrupts.

At Coach’s house, Demon finds Angus and U‑Haul circling the table, shouting. U‑Haul demands compliance “tonight,” threatening to ruin Coach. Demon tackles him, and Angus escapes outside with a ring of car keys, locking U‑Haul out of his prized Mustang. Demon and Angus hole up inside the car while U‑Haul rages, then melts away.

Angus discloses the core threat: U‑Haul has long embezzled football booster funds and altered Miss Betsy’s checks, forging Coach’s signature and powers of attorney, and now is blackmailing Angus for sex to keep her quiet. A tipoff call from Mr. McCobb led her to discover the paperwork earlier that day. Coach remains passed out drunk, unaware.

When the coast is clear, Demon checks on Coach and helps Angus retrieve Coach’s Smith & Wesson, ensuring she understands the safety. Angus, shaken but steadying, plans next steps—repayment, lawyers, and exposing the thefts. Demon reassures her the crimes were done to her and Coach, then leaves after instructing her to barricade the door.