Connie's tirade against Michael was intended to set up the "Is it true?" question from Kay.
Don't forget the following deleted scene where Kay goes to church and lights the candles to save Michael's soul (It's in the novel too). Connie's tirade was all to set up those following scenes.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
