  I'm pretty sure the reason Lanny got cut was because his mom was firing questions and commands at Meridith left and right. "If he says he needs you, I want you to be there whether you like it or not. " "The woman who marries Lanny needs to be submissive. Now, I don't mean submissive like a doormat, but I do mean you have to listen to what he says. " "What church do you affiliate with?
" "What can I do as your mother-in-law to meet your needs without stepping over the line? " Too much, lady. Too much. Also, I thought it was strange that the brother's wife called the mom Mrs. Lawrence, and not by her first name. Of course, it also probably didn't help when Lanny described in great detail how he breeds his horses. 
