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The speaker asks Chris where his mom is, and he explains she's not home from work. Chris admits he didn't call anyone when he realized she was missing because he was scared. He feels paralyzed and sinks into a sunken place, reflecting on doing nothing in the past.

Speaker 0 is questioning someone about their father, but they don't seem to care. The speaker tells them to leave and mentions that their first name doesn't matter. The conversation abruptly ends.

The speaker asks all the mothers to leave the room so they can speak to the children. They pause to allow time for the mothers to exit.

Miss Sally is upset that her son Charlie is out late with Uncle Remus, who was telling him stories. Remus admits he forgot the time while telling a tale about a bear rabbit. Sally tells Remus not to let it happen again and takes Charlie to bed. Later, Remus and Miss Dozier discuss the child, with Remus suggesting the child needs his father. Dozier says the mother needs the father too, but it will take her time to realize it. Remus suggests Miss Dozier write a letter, but she rebuffs him, stating she will ask for his advice if she wants it. Remus asks if Dozier is mad at him, and she says she is not.

The grandmother welcomes her daughter and grandson, Johnny, back home, noting Johnny resembles his grandfather. She instructs someone to show Johnny around the plantation and keep him out of trouble. Sally tells John she has to stay because her mother has enough responsibility already. John wants Sally and Johnny to return with him, but Sally refuses. John says he will have to go back without her. John tells his son he has to leave to do a job and tasks Johnny with taking care of his mother and grandmother. Johnny begs his father not to go, threatening to go with him.

A person is told to grab whatever they need, like their phone or purse. They ask if their husband is coming with them. They are told he is taking his phone number down and that they are staying in touch with him. They are also told that they are just going down the road, about ten minutes away. The person says they would prefer their husband be with them. They ask if they are in trouble and state they are lost. They are offered a tissue and a bag because they feel like they are going to throw up.

Amy is asked why she is wet and where the kids are. She explains that the kids are in school, even though it is Saturday.

A woman tells her mother that she's dropping off her three kids because she wants to live a child-free life with her new partner. The mother refuses to take responsibility for the kids, stating that it's not her plan to be a grandmother raising someone else's children. The daughter argues that her mother never taught her how to be a mother, but the mother explains that she was working full-time. The argument escalates, and the daughter eventually drives off, leaving the kids behind. The mother is shocked and tells the kids to go inside the house.

Speaker 0 is saying goodbye to Charlie, who is going on a trip. Speaker 0 asks if they will ever see Charlie again. Charlie says they will. Speaker 0 says goodbye and that they love Charlie.

Sally tells Uncle Remus to stay away from Johnny because he can't stop telling stories. Uncle Remus says he is just an old man who tells stories that have never done harm to anyone. He questions why the stories have lasted so long if they don't do any good. He mentions a hole he knows and that he was going to whitewash the walls. Uncle Remus says he was going away to Atlanta.

Johnny was only trying to be like Brer Rabbit, but Miss Sally believes Uncle Remus's stories confuse him and make it difficult to raise him to be obedient and truthful. She asks Uncle Remus to stop telling him stories for a while because Johnny is too young. Miss Sally tells her mother that she can't overlook Johnny's behavior and that he has to learn. Her mother responds that without Uncle Remus and his stories, the child would be desolate and needs something to hold on to. She suggests that the boy needs friends of his own age.

Uncle Remus is telling tales, as he used to do for Miss Sally when she was young. Fauzi asks if he has seen Johnny, as Miss Sally has been looking for him. Chloe scolds Uncle Remus for letting the boy out of his sight, reminding him that Miss Doshi told him to take care of him. Uncle Remus tells Miss Tempe to tell Miss Sally that the boy is with him. Someone is planning on going someplace and declares that nobody is going to stop them. Uncle Remus says he was figuring on doing something like that himself and asks if he can go along.

Mama loves you, but she's gone. Everyone is dead.

The speakers discuss a trip to Atlanta, but one person lacks provisions. The first speaker offers to start at their place for cornbread and sweet tea. One speaker declares they are not going back and accuses the other of laughing at them. The first speaker denies this, saying the words remind them of a Br'er Rabbit story about leaving his briar patch. The second speaker insists they are never coming back either. The first speaker then seems to avoid talking about Br'er Rabbit, but eventually agrees to tell the story to stop the other person from pestering them. They claim Br'er Rabbit is the "most bodacious critter in the whole world."

A person pleads for someone to go home and leave a boy alone. They ask why the person is causing trouble and insist that the boy is innocent. The person tells the troublemaker to go away.

The speaker questions why someone is tearing something down and asks what the person did to deserve it. They mention a kidnapping and express confusion as to why the person is removing it without providing an answer. The speaker emphasizes that the item does not belong to the person tearing it down and criticizes their silence. They highlight that someone was taken from their home, and their loved ones are searching for them. The speaker concludes by expressing concern that even babies were taken, while the person continues to tear things down.

Mister John is distraught, talking as if his heart is breaking. He was in the bull pasture, attempting to prevent uncle Remus from leaving.

In 1946, the speaker did the voice of Brother Bear in the song "Song of the South." On the left is Brother Fox, and in the center is Uncle Remus, played by James Baskett. The speaker is peeping behind Uncle Remus.

Uncle Remus says there are ways to learn about a mule's hind feet besides getting kicked. He claims that tales about critters apply to people, but some folks aren't tuned in to listening because they're too busy with their own troubles. Miss Sally and Mister John are traveling to the plantation with Johnny. Johnny asks if Grandma is mad at them because of what Daddy writes in the newspaper, and if his parents are mad at each other. They hear frogs, and Mister John recalls catching frogs as a child and releasing them in Grandma's milk house after hearing a story from Uncle Remus about Brethrau. Aunt Tempe confirms the story about Brethrau is about having a tail and losing it. Johnny asks if Uncle Remus is real, and Aunt Tempe says he is, and to tell a tale about Bloody Rabbit to know he's real.

A child is looking for their dog, Tingy. The child's uncle says Tingy is back at the Favors, where he belongs. The child says Tingy is their dog, given to them by Jenny. The uncle says the child's mother told them to take the dog back, and she doesn't like that it hasn't been done. The child says Tingy wasn't bothering anyone and that they love him. The uncle says the mother knows best. The child believes Jake will drown Tingy. The uncle says the puppy is gone, and that's that. The child accuses the uncle of not caring. The uncle says he is no good to anybody and will not be telling any more stories. The child says the uncle is their best friend.

There once was a Br'er Rabbit, the most bodacious critter. In those days, critters and folks were close, and it was a zippity doo dah day. Br'er Rabbit was in a bad mood and leaving his briar patch, the place where he was born and raised, for good. He claimed the briar patch brought him nothing but trouble, and this was the place he belonged away from. Uncle Remus warned him that he can't run away from trouble and there ain't no place that far. Br'er Rabbit had made up his mind and wasn't ever coming back, stating he could take care of himself. Uncle Remus knew he was heading straight for a whole mess of brand new trouble.

Br'er Fox is determined to catch Br'er Rabbit, who he believes is a source of trouble. He plans to trap Br'er Rabbit using a tar baby. Br'er Fox gathers tar and other materials to create the tar baby's head, emphasizing the need for eyes and a nose. Another speaker expresses doubt about the plan. Br'er Fox adds hair to make it look more natural and considers adding a hat. Just as Br'er Fox finishes preparing the tar baby, Br'er Rabbit comes down the road.

Uncle Remus says there are ways to learn about mules without getting kicked and that animal tales can teach lessons if one listens. Miss Sally and Mister John are traveling to the plantation with Johnny, who asks if his grandma is mad at them because of what his daddy writes in the newspaper. They hear frogs, and Mister John recalls catching frogs as a child and releasing them in his grandma's milk house after hearing a story from Uncle Remus about Brethrau. Aunt Tempe asks how there can be a tail when there ain't no tail. Johnny asks if Uncle Remus is real, and Aunt Tempe confirms he is, saying to tell a tale about Br'er Rabbit to know he's real.

A person pleads for someone to go home and leave a boy alone. They ask why the person is causing trouble and insist that the boy is innocent. The person tells the troublemaker to go away.

Speaker 0 expresses affection and playfully scolds Speaker 1 for leaving town without saying goodbye. Speaker 0 says they almost had Speaker 1 arrested for leaving without a goodbye hug. Speaker 1 asks if Speaker 0 received their "nose." Speaker 0 says they miss Speaker 1 and wishes they could make their Christmas happier, but Congress prevented them from going home for Christmas. Speaker 0 threatens to punish Speaker 1 if they leave without saying goodbye again. Speaker 1 says they will get a vitamin B shot from Doctor Travail when Speaker 0 returns. Speaker 0 asks Speaker 1 to do that and expresses gratitude.