Amanda helps Miss Franny get out of the rain and into Gloria's kitchen as Opal watches the rain come down and soak her party. Then she sees Otis. She begs him to come in out of the rain.
Everyone is shaking themselves off like wet dogs. Then Opal realizes she doesn't see Winn-Dixie anywhere. In her excitement to get people and food into the kitchen, she's forgotten about him. Opal had forgotten to protect Winn-Dixie from the thunderstorm.
Gloria gives the Preacher and Opal some flashlights and umbrellas so they can look in the yard for Winn-Dixie. Just as they begin to look for the dog, the Dewberry Brothers show up. In the midst of her concern, Opal has to be reminded to welcome Dunlap and Stevie Dewberry to the party.
Dunlap Dewberry offers to help.....
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