Episode 3 of "Small Town Big Story" kicks off with Wendy's arrival at the bustling film set, where an unexpected drama unfolds as a bird plummets from the sky and collides with her car. Jimmy, gearing up to embody Olaf's character, finds time to engage in lighthearted flirtation with Wendy as she visits his trailer to wish him well. Her subsequent address to the townsfolk, intended to be an uplifting pep talk, instead results in a humorously awkward mishap where she mixes up everyone's identities.
Later, Wendy confronts Barbara about the mysterious severed pig head incident in the town square, warning her to cease any further antics. News of this confrontation reaches Seamus, who also encounters a bird's unexpected descent from the heavens. Additionally, he learns from a wise old lady in the town that "they" haven't finished with the Proctors yet, hinting at her possible awareness of the ongoing abductions.
Meanwhile, back at home, Joanne's birthday celebration is a modest affair, marked by the singing of "Happy Birthday" and a simple cupcake adorned with a solitary candle. Despite her excitement, Joanne is dismayed to learn she must work a double shift at the petrol station, where the film crew's arrival and the influx of commerce create a chaotic atmosphere. When Joanne fails to arrive for her afternoon shift, it sends Seamus into a tailspin of worry.
Over at the local pub, Jules is unexpectedly relieved of his duties as the location scout. Shelly, eavesdropping on the conversation, jumps to the conclusion that Jules' dismissal stems from disability discrimination. Despite Jules' attempt to voice his concerns to Wendy, which falls flat, fortune smiles upon him as Wendy hires him on the spot as her assistant and driver.
Wendy, grappling with unresolved issues with her father, finds herself venting to him during their drive to the golf course. She expresses her frustration at not being believed about her abduction. Her father, rooted in his religious beliefs, explains his initial rejection of her story, leaving the conversation hanging in a tense, unresolved limbo.
In the midst of this emotional turmoil, Wendy sends a message to Seamus, urging him to come clean about the truth with Catherine or face the consequences of her doing so. The plot thickens with hints of a looming misunderstanding, especially as Wendy avoids mentioning the abduction or their shared experiences directly.
The relentless rain poured down throughout the day, forcing the cancellation of the filming schedule. As Jimmy sat idly, twiddling his thumbs in frustration, Seamus decided to venture into the dense woods in search of Joanne. Desperate and determined, he eventually resorted to calling Wendy, but his efforts yielded no results. When he finally arrived at the pub, he was visibly shaken and evasive about his genuine fears—that Joanne might have been abducted.
Just as Wendy entered the pub with Jules, Seamus couldn't resist but spill the beans about his recent ordeal. He tried to get Wendy to back up his story by reminding her that she had been with him during the incident, but she stubbornly refused and flatly declared him insane. At that very moment, Joanne walked in, interrupting their heated conversation. Relief washed over Seamus as the couple quickly made their way home. Turns out, Joanne had simply gone to get a tattoo of their shared surname, Proctor, a gesture of love and unity.
Meanwhile, Catherine arrived at the pub accompanied by Matt Magee. Shelly's knowing glance hinted that she was privy to their hidden truth, as she casually mentioned Seamus' absence.
