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Prayer Power: A flashback to the Prayer Power Convention in Atlanta. Gideon comes into the hotel room, upset: he was planning to have dinner with his Dad, but Jesse ditched him to play drinking games with his crew. Jesse insults him, ridicules his upcoming internship and "California dreams," and orders him out. On the way, Gideon sets his camera to take the video he would use for blackmailing. So he didn't run away; the family knew that he had an intership set up. Why did Jesse act as if it was a big mystery.
Gideon the soul-winner: In the present, Scotty is having dinner with the family. He explains that he came to South Carolina for a stunt job, but he "got banged up" and had to drop out. Then he says that he came to see Gideon, who brought him to Christ. The family is so overjoyed that the "prodigal son" has become a soul-winner that no one notices the contradictions.
Uh-oh, Jesse recognizes Scotty from somewhere! His cover is almost blown, but Scotty claims that he had a recurring role as a rapist on CSI Miami. Rapist -- interesting choice, since CSI is about murder (you gather forensic evidence from the crime scene). Scotty is painting himself as a sexual predator. I wonder if Gideon is his latest victim.
Amber insists that he stay with them. Gideon protests, but Scotty touches his hand, and he consents. So, Scotty, do you want a guest room, or would you prefer to share Gideon's bed?
We cut to a scene of Eli giving the siblings their Easter assignments; Judy will sing during the collection, Jesse will preach the sermon, and Kelvin has to lead a youth group song and dance number, which angers him (he's the youth minister; what did he expect?)
Shirt on, shirt off: In the morning, Scotty and Gideon stop at the security station on their way out of the compound. Hey, Scotty has his arm on Gideon's shoulder. Everybody who sees them will think that they are a romantic couple. Scotty flirts with security guard Brock: "If you get to L.A., I'll get you an agent." But he needs head shots, shirtless shots, and so on. This is way more than Scotty needs to get access to the compound. He just wants to see Brock naked.
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I'm gonna be rock-hard: Cut to the guys having dinner (score: three dinners for Scotty/Gideon, none for Kelvin/Keefe). They discuss the plan: on Sunday morning, after the offering is counted, Gideon and Martin will take it down the service elevator to the vault. Scotty will be waiting, wearing his devil's mask, and rob them. How will he get out of the church, with thousands of people milling about?
"As soon as the elevator door opens," he promises, "I'm gonna be rock-hard."
"Nothing too big," Gideon cautions. He can't help his size, dude.
To make it believable and not implicate Gideon, Scotty suggests tying him up, and using a few P-whips. This term is not defined online. Could it mean penis-whip?
Scotty has more news: He got the sex tape fixed, so he can do the original blackmail plan in addition to robbing the church. "This is what you always wanted," he says. "We destroy your old man." Gideon is not so sure that he wants Jesse destroyed.
Tell TJ to walk out: Cut to Judy announcing to Baby Billy that they will be performing during the Easter service. But Baby Billy doesn't want to: "too little, too late." BJ protests, and Billy orders him to leave. Judy agrees: "You're making me look like an idiot. Go outside!" Uh-oh, disrespecting your boyfriend. Since the Kelvin/Keefe plot runs parallel, we should be expecting some discord in their relationship soon.
Billy continues: "Your Daddy is a fame whore. He'd suck a man's cock in the middle of town square if he thought it would make him famous forever. He'd suck ten men's cocks." Being outed as gay or bi is the most embarrassing thing Billy can think of. This may suggest a general attitude of homophobia that will make Kelvin's coming out difficult.
Part of the Family: Jesse takes everyone out on his yacht. Scotty complements the family on how close they are, His own dad is in prison. Jesse offers to be his Daddy, and hugs him. Eli never once hugged Keefe. Of course, it's just an act; Scotty waggles his tongue at Gideon over Jesse's shoulder, a vulgar gesture similar to what Keefe experienced at the sports bar. Wait -- is he teasing Gideon, or offering to have oral sex with him?
Is it all an act? Scotty seems to like being part of the family. The background song tells him:
The days are getting brighter – the sunlight feels like gin.
Juices punch and cider shiver deep within
You don’t have to be alone, when we’re having so much fun.
Don’t be alone
The Prayer Circle: Just before the Easter service (17,000 people in the Salvation Center, six million world wide), Eli, the siblings, their partners, and Martin have a prayer circle, Kelvin/Keefe are holding hands and praying. Scotty is holding Keefe's hand and glaring. Why isn't he standing next to Gideon, his "friend"?
I Have to Be a Man: We see a few moments of Levi's Christian rock number, then switch to Kelvin leading the teens in their song-and-dance. Keefe, working security in the bleachers, seems to be making an "I love you" gesture.
Cut to Judy's dressing room. She criticizes BJ for asking if she's ok. He counters that he is not even religious, but he has always been there for her. She continues to berate him for attempting emotional support until he's had enough and leaves: "I have to stand up for myself. I have to be a man." He starts crying and runs away. Judy throws her engagement ring after him. .
"What is a man?" is an ongoing question of the season. It was discussed in Gideon's "welcome home" dinner. Kelvin declares that he is "a man" frequently. The definitions are contradictory: being muscular; controlling your emotions; being in charge; standing up for yourself; being heterosexual. Maybe we'll get a resolution when the episode continues.
Guys doing it after the break. Warning: explicit.
