In this dramatic scene, Dorothy is trapped in an abusive relationship with her husband, Brett. During dinner, Brett belittles her and asserts control, forbidding her from talking to her mother and treating her as property. Dorothy feels suffocated and reveals to a friend that Brett's abusive behavior escalated after their wedding. Initially rude, he soon became threatening, causing her deep distress. She grapples with the cycle of abuse, where Brett's apologies and promises of change momentarily convince her to stay. This moment highlights the complexities of emotional abuse and the struggle to break free.