The "Mistress" part of the title comes from a medical subplot involving a local man named Sal Nutter. Sal and his "mystery mistress" both fall ill with a strange rash, and the key to the diagnosis lies with a cat. This brings , the local veterinarian, back into the picture. Despite Zoe still being cold toward him after his past dalliance with her New York friend, the two are forced to collaborate. Key Moments & Takeaways
: This episode marks a turning point for AnnaBeth, as she begins to step out from under Lemon's shadow, even if she's still terrified of her. [S1E12] Mistress & Misunderstandings
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: As the episode title suggests, misunderstandings fuel the drama, proving once again that in Bluebell, the truth eventually finds its way to the surface. The "Mistress" part of the title comes from
: By the end of the episode, Zoe softens toward Judson, and the two share a kiss—right as a disappointed Wade watches from afar. Despite Zoe still being cold toward him after
However, the road to the title isn't smooth. Lemon has to win over the current matron, Delia Ann Lee, and her husband Lawrence, who recently defeated George Tucker in court. In a classic Bluebell twist, Zoe’s coaching of AnnaBeth backfires (or succeeds, depending on who you ask) when AnnaBeth ends up securing the position Lemon wanted so badly. Cats, Mistresses, and Medical Mysteries