What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Tucker and Gilbert discuss Tucker’s interaction with Becky while they construct the support under Bonnie’s chair. Ellen comes down to deliver two sandwiches to them. When Gilbert offers his food to Tucker, he eats them both. Tucker finds it amazing that Ellen seemed to know exactly when to interrupt them, but Gilbert reveals that she was listening at the door all along. Tucker and Gilbert are finishing their work when Sheriff Farrell calls to let them know Arnie climbed the water tower again.

Gilbert arrives at the water tower and quickly talks Arnie down. Sheriff Farrell tells him he has no choice but to arrest Arnie. Gilbert tries to talk him out of it but is unsuccessful, and he notices that Becky is watching. Gilbert returns home and informs Amy. When Bonnie hears about the arrest, she demands her coat. Gilbert provides his snow boots to his mother and cleans out Amy’s old car. Bonnie manages to get into the front passenger seat, and Amy sits in the back while Gilbert drives. Bonnie insists they stop for Ellen before driving to Motley to retrieve Arnie. Sheriff Farrell once had feelings for Bonnie and came to their house often after Albert died.