Season 2: When Push Comes to Love is the 2nd regular season of Down Gilead Lane. Its episodes were written by Beth Culp and Leah Gartner and aired on the radio in 2001.
Meet Maya Richter — the meanest girl in the whole school! In fact, her whole family seems to enjoy pushing their way to the top and letting everyone else know about it. But why don’t the Richters want anyone to get to know Grace Andrews? That’s what the Morrison kids want to find out as they try to introduce God’s love to this hurting family.
In these 12 episodes, you’ll learn more about the secret that many people in Coleraine want to keep hidden. And you’ll discover how Grace’s physical blindness gives her amazing insight into our need for God's mercy.
—Official summary
Version Differences
The release versions of this season are longer than the radio version by 12:13 on CD and 14:16 on MP3.
The MP3 version of this season is longer than the CD version by 2:03. The following MP3 episodes are extended:
John Morrison hopes to be named Grand Marshall for the annual Fall Festival in Coleraine, and Brooke deals with pride as she struggles to make amends with former friend Rebecca Taylor.
When Maya starts telling lies at school about her family history – and about Grace – Michael isn’t sure what to do. Meanwhile, Timmy tries to “just tell the truth” to his family members.
Lauren is concerned when Tiffany Richter is placed in her and Justin’s peer editing group, but Justin wants to give Tiffany a chance. Meanwhile, John runs into Freddy Falstaff, an old acquaintance, who is suspiciously trying to peddle meat.
Brooke begins looking for a job in Coleraine to raise money for a trip with her youth group. Meanwhile, Haley starts to complain when bad things seem to keep happening to her.
At her new job at the Richters’ bed and breakfast, Brooke has a hard time getting along with manager Blanche Kopek. Meanwhile, Haley learns her own lesson about bossiness after making Timmy model for her.
No one seems to want to do anything with Timmy, so he tries to find ways to keep himself busy. But in the process, he overhears a phone call by Ms. Kopek … about Grace. Meanwhile, Michael has a hard time finding a sport to discuss for a school presentation.
When Maya and Tiffany find themselves working alongside Michael, Justin, and Lauren for a Habitat for Humanity work day, everyone learns a few lessons about teamwork.
After an outreach night is announced at the Morrisons’ church, Michael turns it into a competition by making a list of everyone he invites. Meanwhile, Brooke enlists help from Luke and Becca Taylor to prepare for the night.
Brooke and the Morrison kids begin investigating the secrets of Grace after the mysterious caller makes another appearance. Meanwhile, Justin struggles over what to do about a school presentation on evolution.
The Morrison kids continue their investigation into the history of Grace Andrews and Blanche Kopek and come to some startling conclusions. Meanwhile, tensions flare when Maya Richter starts to question her family’s attitude toward Grace.