Oh, Brother

*Series: A Girl Named Jo*

"**Oh, Brother**" is the first episode in the second season of *A Girl Named Jo*, and the ninth episode overall. It aired on January 8, 2019.

## Synopsis

Even as old mysteries are put to rest, Jo and Cathy are confronted by new arrivals—and fresh intrigue.

## Plot

It has been over a month since the Phoenix Fest, and the people struggled to get back to normal. Cathy is waking up after having a nightmare, goes to have a bath to refresh herself. Then her father is seen reading a newspaper about how Ray FItzroy saved his life, saying that he jumped in the way when Lenny Alvarez shot the bullet, with the bullet ricocheting off the floor and hitting Lenny in the ribs. Ray, thinking he was a hero nearly getting himself killed, was sent to boarding school by his parents like his older brother Henry. Allen's mother came home to take care of him while Lenny spent weeks in the hospital trying to get better, making progress after several surgeries. The family dealing with the most stress was the Chambers, knowing that their own mother was the mistress of their former high school Principal and Uncle Bobby leaving again and going back to San Francisco with no sign of returning anytime soon and business being slower at the diner.

Cathy and Jo are at school thinking about the next semester, then Junior, now dating Cathy comes and asks her to meet him at the diner after school, then kisses her cheek. Then she walks with Jo inside the school hoping this will be a better year. When they get in, they see two unfamiliar students, believing their new transfer students. One of them overhears Cathy and says that their from Millwood, then Jo asks her why she's in Attaway, the students then walk away.

In class, the new principal introduces herself as Ms. Wilson on the PA. She mentions that the school board has instituted a busing program meaning that Attaway High will be joined by 25 student from Millwood.

Then at lunch, Cathy, Jo and Allen are in the cafeteria and they see the Millwood students from earlier walking by. Then as they go to sit at a table, Lawrence from a far teases Jo, Cathy tells him to to shut up.

After lunch, Allen sees Jo at her locker and walks up to her. He says that he had a swell time with her at the Phoenix Fest and wondered if they could spend more time together. Jo says that their parents aren't good role models for them, but Allen says that they are not their parents and don't have to be like them. She then asks to remain as friends for the time being, Allen agrees.

Cathy and Junior are at the diner sharing a drink together, and see a man in a suit talking Thomas. The man introduces himself as Erine Sutherland head of acquisitions in Millwood bank. Junior asks them why the bank is involved with the diner, Ernie says that he will buy the diner for a certain price. Junior tells his dad not to sell the diner, but Thomas cuts him off and tells him to leave.

At the Chambers', Jo is infuriated at the fact that Thomas is selling the diner, Junior says that he was also mad about the fact, but then though it was for the best. Thomas says that he hasn't made an official decision yet. Junior offers to take double shifts, but Thomas says that they just can't afford the diner anymore. Jo accuses her father and says that its not about the diner and that it's more about their mother, Thomas then lashes out and leaves the room to go to the diner.

Meanwhile at the Fitzroy's, Cathy ignores her parents, still angry about them sending Ray away to boarding school. Russell and Virginia mention that things with them and the DuPont's aren't quite right, so Russell tells Cathy to make up with Lawrence so that things with their families can make things right again. Cathy claiming she will never such with him, and that he is petty to her and a small minded lowlife and its no wonder that their families do business together. Virginia gets mad at this, Cathy then says that the last thing she needs is another scandal. Virginia raises her hand about to slap Cathy, she dares her to do it, then raises her hand down and backs off. Then the doorbell rings and Cathy goes to answer it. She opens the door and sees her brother Henry, who came back from boarding school, she then give him a hug.

At the diner, Thomas is having a drink when a woman comes in and asks for a drink. Thomas pours her one, she introduces herself as Debbie Collins, saying that its a pleasure to meet him.

## Cast

### Main cast

* Jules LeBlanc as Jo Chambers
* Addison Riecke as Cathy Firzroy
* Taylor Mosby as Abby Hughes
* Terrell Ransom Jr. as Dwight Hughes
* Reid Miller as Allen Alvarez
* Tanner Fontana as Junior Chambers

### Recurring Cast

* Bella Shepard as Alice Hargrave
* John Charles Meyer as Lenny Alvarez
* Christie Lynn Smith as Virginia Fitzroy
* Tom Kiesche as Russell Fitzroy
* Jake Getman as Ray Fitzroy
* JF Davis as Thomas Chambers
* Joseph John Schirle as Lawrence DuPont
* Kai Caster as Henry Fitzroy
* Agnes Albright as Debbie Collins