Plot summary
Van comes home with a fractured tailbone. During a visit to the doctor, he learns that in addition to this, he also has a case of spinal stenosis which results in the end of his football career, sending him into depression. However, the tide turns when he learns that he'll be receiving a $100,000 financial settlement due to his contract. Upon receiving his compensation, he proceeds to buy everyone outlandish gifts like a giant coat that he later gives to Barbra Jean, Brock gets golf clubs, Jake gets an Xbox and foosball table, Reba gets diamond earrings and Kyra gets a new guitar. Reba tells him to return the earrings. Van admits to her that he bought the gifts because he wants people to look at him the way they would when he played football.
Credits
Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Reba season 4. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.