Virginia's Links
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 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.
Virginia is hot and cold with Roy. At times she's completely obsessed with him and seems to adore him, whereas others it seems like she couldn't care less for him and his problems only inconvenience her. She loves the idea of motherhood and loves the idea of her son becoming a famous musician, but she doesn't like the reality of being a mother to Roy.
Roy finds his mother's obsessive treatment just as smothering as her neglectful treatment. He wishes things were different between them and that her love for him was genuine. He would completely avoid her if he didn't find the gossip and escapades she shares with him somewhat intriguing.
"I always liked that girl! Why don't you go out with her again?"
Cynthia always thought Virginia was a slut (negative).
She thinks he's fun.
They used to get together in the early '60s quite a bit. Rhett has always been fond of her.