EPISODE

2. After the Ball Is Over

Ben uncovers a piece of his past as a result of Jones' sense of humor; Justin tries to persuade a parishioner to make a deal in real estate; Sofie endures a frightening mishap involving her mother; Samson changes the carnival's course.

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Ben is slowly setting in as a carnival roustabout. His co-workers make him clean up a mysterious baggage trailer where he finds a photograph of his mother with the inscription "H.S. and FLO". Ben shows it to snake charmer Ruthie, who identifies the woman on the photo as Henry Scudder's sweetheart Flora. Ruthie also hands Ben a photo of Scudder, a man who once worked in the carnival's geek show. Ben recognizes him as a soldier from his dreams. Brother Justin and Ben both have a cryptic dream about a diner with a soldier and Henry Scudder, where a waitress tells them that "every Prophet [is] in his House." Justin wants to turn Chin's into a church for the migrants and appeals to Carol Templeton, the establishment's owner. Templeton does not give in until Justin shows him the true nature of his sins. Awards: Emmy for "Outstanding Hairstyling for a Series".

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