I don’t want to watch it, Howard said, and Mia agreed.

I kind of do, actually, Shawn said.

Damian held up his hand to quiet the room—I’ll keep it on mute.

I can’t do this, Nora said.

Jo laid a hand on her thigh—It’s awful, isn’t it?

I—I have to go, Nora said, rising from her chair. Her hands were trembling.

Go?

I can’t stay, I’m sorry.

Jo stood and gently grasped Nora’s upper arms—Hold on.

I don’t want to do this anymore.

Everything’s going to be fine.

I don’t want to be part of this, Nora said, stepping away from Jo.

But we made a pact, Jo said.

I know, but I can’t. I’m sorry. I can’t breathe in here.

Do you want to go into the backyard for a moment? Shawn asked her.

I want to go home, she replied, her distress mounting. I want to see my son. I don’t want to be on TV or, or, or in trouble with the police, I don’t want it.

Howard rose from his chair—Nora, we need you now. More than ever.

I’m sorry, she said, shaking her head and tearing up.

I don’t know what to say, Jo replied. After everything we’ve shown you. Everything we’ve been through.

I’m sorry. I love you but I need to go home. I need to see my boy.

So you’re just going to walk out, Leslie said, sharply. Into that mob of police and news crews?

I don’t have a choice.

Of course you do, Jo replied.

This will go away, they will go, Howard said.

I know, but—

He took a step towards her—You have to be strong, and you have to be patient.

But I can’t, I’m not, I’m not strong. I’m scared and I want to leave.

Yes you are, Jo said. I know you are, I’ve seen it.

My mind’s made up, Nora said, summoning what was left of her courage. I’m sorry.

She then turned to the rest of us—I love you all. But I have to go.

She made to exit but Leslie blocked her—Hold on, hold on. That’s it?

I will come back.

No, you don’t get it, Leslie said, pointing her finger into Nora’s chest. If you go, you hurt us all. You make us all vulnerable.

They will try to turn you against us, Jo said.

No, I—

You’re stronger than this, Nora.

Leslie brought her face close to Nora’s—If you walk out that door, you’re not welcome back.

Shawn looked shocked—Les.

That’s betrayal, she shot back at him.

Nora’s face hardened in defiance—Goodbye, Leslie.