Elliot "Buddy" Harralson is Pie's husband. Buddy's father died when he was nine and he was raised by his mother. Buddy is described as being a mamma's boy. In college, he was a member of Kappa Alpha and made dean's list in prelaw. He is currently a new member of a large prestigious downtown law firm. He plans to specialize in tax law. Lucas Abbott has taken Buddy under his wing and is teaching Buddy everything that he knows about law. In addition to his work, Buddy adores Pie and is proud of their coming baby. The day of their housewarming party, Buddy appears to have some sort of disagreement with his father-in-law. It is just after this disagreement that Gladney discovers Buddy and Lucas Abbott in their embrace.