Esther Bolick is the chairman of the Bane and Blessings charity event. Esther finds this job very difficult, often calling Father Tim for support. Three days before the Bane and Blessing is to be held, Esther falls and breaks her wrist, her elbow, and her jaw. Esther's jaw is wired shut, causing difficulty to the food committee who needs her recipe for her famous orange marmalade cake. Esther never writes her recipes down, so when they finally get the recipe, copies are made and sent to anyone interested all over town. In the end, the Bane and Blessing raises more than twenty thousand dollars, making it the most successful event in years.