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She accidently ends up getting to know Scotty's best friend (who she hadn't met before), Ledger, and they fall for each other. ![]() She moves back to town to try to fight for custody of her daughter who is being raised by Scotty's parents, the Landrys. Kenna has recently gotten out of prison for a drunk driving accident that caused the death of her boyfriend Scotty. ![]() |