Oh, Laura. I can't add much to what's been said already, but can only echo it. You made me feel so sorry for both of them here. I almost felt guilty enjoying so much the fact that we were getting to delve more deeply into an issue that the show was only able to show us fleetingly.
As Irene and (I think) CC said, the tension and the emotion of their dilemma was powerfully written in this segment. And you've touched on some thoughtful and insightful moments.
Rushing on to the next part!
LabRat
