The hyper-active commotion causes the two aunts, dressed in black mourning gowns in preparation for the burial rites, to inquire about the noise - Jonathan explains: "We caught a burglar, a sneak thief.Judah grants her permission to marry a merchant in Antioch, offering her freedom from slavery as a wedding present.A willful Scarlett decides to go to Atlanta to live with a frail Melanie and help Melanie""s Aunt "Pittypat" Hamilton (Laura Hope Crews) take care of her as she awaits the birth of her first baby.He told her that the entire program was being shut down, requiring the elimination of lab workers and everyone else associated with the program.