Sammy chose to stay in Scottsville, in her parent's house. Terry chose to travel. Sammy regularly attends church. Terry has lost his faith in God. Sammy is financially stable.
Terry is broke.
And while they seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum, we realize that, perhaps, they are actually quite similar. Both are dispirited. Both are broken. Both are in need of grace. Sammy is a fornicator and an adulteress.