Apex Shadow - Episodes Two and Three -- "Fragile Little Gods" and "When They Fall Like Stars" -- new roles added!
Vinny for Jasmine Turner
Jasmine is a wonderful soul in a terrible situation. She loves her son, and she still loves her husband, as well-- but she knows in her heart how far gone he's gotten, and what a dangerous situation she and Auggie are in. She's trying to come to terms with the reality of things, of what she has to face, and it's not easy for her. How could it be? But this is a woman ultimately characterized by her courage and her love.
Frightened - Determined - Courageous - Loving - Nurturing
[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.