Life here is simple, picturesque. Or so it seems. Her younger brother Terry is coming to town. Sammy's reaction to his postcard tells us that she misses him. She can't wait to see him.
Terry is rough around the edges.
Terry's life appears to be a mess. When Sammy sees Terry she's ecstatic. However, her joy quickly dwindles when she discovers that Terry spent some time in prison for a bar fight, and once again, he needs money. But when Terry finds out that his live-in girlfriend attempted suicide, he decides an extended visit might be a good idea. When Sammy suggests he stay for a while, he breaks down and begins to cry, revealing his inner brokenness.