Lawrence's Links
Lawrence might have loved her once but he doesn't seem to now. The only thing he seems to care about is writing sermons and studying scripture.
Although they started out in what seemed like love, Virginia's been estranged from her husband for a long time. She blames their lack of a sex life on what she assumes must be Lawrence's vow of celibacy ever since he became the pastor of Collegeville's Catholic church. She can't complain though because all of her needs are taken care of. She has a house, money to spend, a son to obsess over, a salon job she basically just holds down for fun and gossiping, and the silent agreement with her husband that she can go out and have sexual encounters with whomever she pleases as long as she doesn't talk about it.
Lawrence may be disappointed that Roy stopped coming to church services and that he dropped out of school but he seems fine with turning a blind eye to Roy's current lifestyle choices, so long as she isn't too loud about it.
Roy is fearful of his father and avoids interaction with him whenever possible.
Rhett is a pitiful sinner and a sexual deviant.
Rhett is a regular in the confession booth. He relies heavily on Lawrence's services for the sake of his own conscience.
Lawrence would rather not have much of a relationship with his brother Rufus, he finds his habits and his affect unsavory. He is also insulted that Rufus thinks he knows the word of God better than The Bible.
Rufus is fairly certain Lawrence is possessed by demons, but attempts to maintain their relationship because he thinks his brother is still in there somewhere.