Fans of Fire Country are finally meeting a character who has been talked about but never seen until now. Award-winning actress Christine Lahti makes her debut on the CBS drama as Ruby, the estranged mother of Sharon Leone, played by Diane Farr. Ruby’s sudden appearance happens just before the Thanksgiving break, when she unexpectedly shows up at Sharon’s house. From the very beginning, it is clear their relationship is tense, emotional, and filled with unresolved pain from the past.
Christine Lahti Debuts as Sharon’s Mother on Fire Country
In the episode, Sharon has just learned an upsetting truth from her father, Walter. He reveals that Vince, Sharon’s husband, had been secretly paying Ruby to stay away from Sharon for years. This arrangement began after the tragic death of Sharon and Vince’s daughter, Riley. Wanting answers, Sharon calls her mother, but she is shocked when Ruby doesn’t just explain things over the phone she shows up at her door instead, catching Sharon completely off guard.
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In an exclusive sneak peek, the awkward reunion quickly turns uncomfortable. Ruby tries to smooth things over with jokes and smiles, but Sharon remains distant and guarded. Ruby even asks for a glass of wine first thing in the morning, which adds to the tension. As they talk, Ruby shares stories from Sharon’s childhood that reveal she was a difficult and controlling mother. Sharon soon interrupts and demands honesty, telling Ruby to skip the lies and explain why she has really come back.
Ruby admits that after Riley’s funeral, she said hurtful things to Sharon and blamed her parenting. She claims Vince later told her that her presence was upsetting Sharon and that she needed to stay away. Ruby agrees to leave and accepts money from Vince, saying she was grieving, lonely, and recently divorced. However, she avoids taking responsibility and shifts most of the blame onto Vince, which only makes Sharon angrier.
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The confrontation proves just how deep the wounds run between mother and daughter. Sharon is furious that Ruby stayed away for over ten years and refuses to accept her excuses. The powerful performances by Diane Farr and Christine Lahti promise intense drama in the upcoming episodes. With the fall finale approaching on December 19, Fire Country fans can expect emotional moments, family confrontations, and more surprises as Ruby becomes part of Sharon’s life again.
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