Hap and Leonard quickly learn that the people of Grovetown are dangerous characters; a client of Florida's is found hanging from the town bridge.
Leonard meets with Bacon, the cook at the local diner, to find out more about Florida's disappearance; Hap is shanghaied by Officer Reynolds, who takes him to Klan leader Truman Brown.
After fleeing the Klan, Hap and Leonard become lost in a thicket outside Grovetown, where they discover Florida's abandoned car and find her tape recorder.
Hap and Leonard escape the thicket and return to Grovetown more determined than ever to find Florida; before Hap and Leonard can call Charlie for backup, Truman Brown's gang arrives and overpowers the duo.
Hap discovers a new clue about Florida's whereabouts and reconciles with Leonard; Officer Reynolds shows up unexpectedly with the FBI as the duo hatches a plan to return to Grovetown.
After lifelong best friends Hap and Leonard lose their jobs, a seductive figure from Hap's past resurfaces with a plan to score some major cash.
Hap, Leonard, Howard, Chub and Paco begin their search for the lost loot.
As they close in on the stolen money, Hap, Leonard and Trudy revisit their pasts; loyalties are tested at Leonard's house.
Soldier and Angel force Leonard to dig up the money but a surprise awaits them; Trudy stands her ground while Hap and Leonard seek a way out.
Hap and Leonard must fend for themselves; Trudy makes a confession to Hap; Hap makes a discovery.