[This is a trauma response. This is an abused woman gaslit into blaming herself for the actions of an abusive partner. Am I taking this opportunity to reiterate that abuse is not the fault of the victim? I guess so. Ahem. In any case-- she's scared, she's lonely, she's worn down. She's dealing with cops, with a social worker, and she's blaming herself for the chaos. She's trying to make all this end as swiftly as possible, while still wanting help, underneath it all.]

Liam is a good man, Mr. Dobson. A very good man. Those police just... this is all just an overreaction. I got a little too loud. It was my fault. That's all. This is all my fault. I'm very sorry for wasting your time.

[Talking to Jack, trying to muster the courage to give up her husband's location, after he's severely hurt their son. This is a turning point. This is overcoming fear, shame, guilt-- trying to do the right thing, and move forward.]

This can't go on. I know that. This is too much. It has to end. But if I try to leave... if I try to get Auggie away from him, I don't... I don't know what he'll do.

[Encouraging her son, after everything has clamed down at the end of the episode. Hopeful. Loving. Overcome with emotion. Being there for her son in a terrible moment.]

You are my whole world, you know that? You are my brave, beautiful, amazing son. And there's not a day that goes by where I'm not even more proud of you.