On the one-year anniversary of the man who abandoned them after a promotion, Tammy vows to free her blind mother and find work. Dennis, their father, announces he's leaving for a distant military base and will take Theresa and Angela to honor Chris's dying request. Tammy begs to go but others resist, saying the base is remote and a company commander must keep respect. Tammy then finds Dennis's appointment letter proving commanders may take families — a turning point that shocks the household. A child blurts, "Are you my dad's wife? Dad, you're marrying two women?" leaving the choice unresolved.