The Colonel
- The stranger orders a burger and a sweet tea, which Mo immediately tells him they can't serve, so he goes with a sandwich instead.
- He introduces himself as Detective Joe Starr and says that he's from Winston-Salem, but is in Tupelo Landing to investigate a murder. Uh-oh.
- Apparently some man named Dolph Andrews was murdered in Winston-Salem a few weeks ago, and Detective Starr is here to track down some leads.
- The detective glances outside and asks who owns the Thunderbird. At this very moment, the Colonel walks in and says that it's his car—and then asks the detective why he cares.
- Mo gets all nervous because the Colonel doesn't always act nicely around authority figures. Everyone else in the café gets a little nervous too, even the mayor, who tries to smooth things over.
- Detective Starr asks the Colonel when he got his car, and Mo is surprised to hear him lie and say that he's had it for a few years, instead of telling the truth which is that he's only had it a few weeks. Apparently Dolph Andrews collected vintage cars and a few are missing.
- After the detective leaves, the Colonel remarks that the only thing worse than a man with a badge is a lawyer. This guy's totally got a thing against lawyers.
- The diners glance out the window to see Detective Starr taking down the car's license plate number; they all start gossiping and speculating immediately.
- Mr. Jesse's been complaining about how his boat was stolen, so Dale suggests that he offer a reward for its return. What a scam artist.
- Mr. Jesse's a mean, bitter man so he is against the idea initially, but then he writes on a piece of paper that he'll offer a $10 finder's fee for the boat's return.