Cookie's Fortune

Jewel Mae 'Cookie' Orcutt tragically takes her own life using one of her deceased husband Buck's guns. This shocking act leaves her loyal handyman and best friend, Willis, deeply affected, and sets off a chain of events that impact the lives of those around her.

Camille, Cookie's snobby niece, arrives at Cookie's home, expecting a simple visit to borrow a fruit bowl. Instead, she is confronted with the horrifying sight of her aunt's lifeless body, which sends her into a panic and prompts immediate, drastic actions.

Believing that her aunt's suicide would tarnish the family's reputation, Camille hastily consumes Cookie's suicide note and plots to stage the scene as a robbery. She takes a precious necklace from Cookie and discards the murder weapon in the garden, witnessed by a young neighbor, Ronnie.

Camille enlists her timid sister, Cora, to support her fabricated tale of murder. This elaborate deception is tied together with the help of Sheriff Lester Boyle, who is called to investigate the supposed robbery, unaware of the truth behind Cookie's death.

As the investigation begins, Willis, who merely cleaned the guns at Cookie’s request the night before, becomes the prime suspect when his fingerprints are found on the weapon. This wrongful accusation leads to his arrest, stirring outrage from Emma, Cora's rebellious daughter.

Emma refuses to leave the police station until Willis is released, determined to seek justice for him. Their relationship becomes more complicated as they share intimate moments amidst the chaos of the investigation that surrounds Cookie’s death.

On Easter Sunday, Emma prepares a special meal for Willis while she visits him in jail, representing a hopeful connection despite the grim circumstances. Meanwhile, Cora and Camille continue to clean up Cookie's house, disrespecting her memory.

Cora and Camille's attempts to benefit from Cookie's estate are interrupted by Jack, searching for the will. The revelation that Camille's blood type matches evidence from the crime scene adds tension to their scheme, complicating their plans further.

During Camille's performance of *Salome*, police connect the dots regarding her blood type and arrive to arrest her. Cora is left in shock, grappling with her sister's manipulation and what it means for her sense of independence.

The investigation uncovers the truth that Cookie left her estate to Willis, much to Camille's disbelief. This leads Emma to confront her complex family ties and raises questions about her own parentage as secrets unravel between the sisters.

Camille is interrogated about her role in staging Cookie's death, but her defense crumbles as Cora finally speaks out against her lies. Faced with impending charges for murder, Camille's grip on reality begins to slip.

As Camille spirals into despair, she is isolated in her cell, reflecting on her misdeeds. In contrast, Willis and Emma find peace together, sharing intimate moments that signify a bond formed amidst tragedy and strife.