Mary Ellen's marriage to Jonesy gets off to a rocky start after a honeymoon accident leaves her infertile. She becomes withdrawn, shutting out even her husband, until she seeks comfort from her mother, who is recovering in Arizona, the one person who can truly understand her struggle.
Mother's Day on Waltons Mountain
Ben is overwhelmed by Cindy's mother's intense and controlling behavior, as if she's trying to make up for past regrets by lavishing gifts and favors on her and Virginia.





















