Located in a small town in Louisiana, Truvy Jones’s beauty parlor is home to style aficionados and local gossip. Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, a sweet young woman of 25 years old, is ecstatic to marry her soon-to-be husband. Shelby has always loved children and being active in her community, much to M’Lynn’s, her mother’s, worry. While getting her hair done at Truvy’s, Shelby suffers from a seizure; it is later revealed that Shelby is a diabetic. After this episode, the day carries on as before, and the duo and their beloved friends carry on with their joy over Shelby’s marriage. Time moves forward into December, and the women are back at Truvy’s salon. The scene opens with M’Lynn and Shelby, who first make small talk. After a friendly exchange of words, Shelby reveals some news that alarms her mother: she is pregnant. Much to her dismay, M’Lynn has an argument with Shelby over her daughter’s health. In response, Shelby assures her safety and reaffirms her desire to have a child, even if she only as “thirty minutes of wonderful.” In the end, M’Lynn wearily accepts her daughter’s decision. Soon after, the rest of the women enter the shop, catch up on the local gossip, and reminisce on past memories. …show more content…
She makes this symbolic transition by cutting her hair short at Truvy’s place. M’Lynn and the rest of the women slowly make their way to the parlor, each exchanging witty remarks and sharing quirky stories. Eventually, the women make occasional remarks over Shelby’s appearance; she has lost the lively glow on her face, appearing pallid. One of the women notices several bruises on Shelby’s arms, causing alarm. Shelby then tells the parlor women that she is going through dialysis. Since her pregnancy, Shelby’s body has been getting weaker. M’Lynn has agreed to give her daughter one of her kidneys, leaving some relieving hope amongst the women; however, anxiety is still an underlying