A motel owner and T-Dub's sister-in-law who reluctantly shelters the fugitive couple. She makes a desperate deal with police to turn in Bowie in exchange for her incarcerated husband Robert's release. Wracked with guilt, she delays Bowie's departure, inadvertently leading to the police raid that results in his death.
Their relationship begins as a practical shelter arrangement under severe pressure.
Mattie reluctantly allows Bowie and the ill Keechie to stay at her motel.
Although Mattie's decision endangers the couple, she also tries to give Keechie time and emotional protection.
Mattie shelters the pregnant and ill Keechie and urges Bowie to say a final goodbye, hoping to delay him.
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