voice testing...

[anysay]

I encourage you to bear in mind that cognitive psychology and common sense abolished the 'irresistible impulse' defense from every rational court of law. You understand what that says about your implicit abduction of me.

I'm not here to tell you what you should do. Only that you have no excuses for doing it.

Comments

[honorher]

You like people to do things your way. It's a pretty common trait.

[Someone's been spending too much time with psychiatrists.]

[anysay]

Is that what you're doing right now, Miss Hobbs? Interrogating me, because getting information is a measure of reclaiming control?

[honorher]

I'm not sure what information it is that you think I've gotten from you, but sure, if it helps you sleep better.

[anysay]

Do you sleep well?

[honorher]

No. Do you expect me to?

[anysay]

Recovery varies from survivor to survivor.

[honorher]

Survivor. Dr. Lecter called me that too.

Do you sleep well at night?

[anysay]

Would you prefer 'victim'?

[honorher]

No.

You didn't answer my question.

[anysay]

I assure you I'm aware.

[honorher]

Hm. I guess we're all hiding something.

[anysay]

Children shouldn't have the burden of hiding things. Is there something you want to tell me, Abigail?

[honorher]

Back to Abigail...

No.

[anysay]

Is there something you should tell me, but don't necessarily want to?

[honorher]

[She smiles at him.]

No.

[anysay]

...very well. [ For now, suspect Hobbs#2. ] How are your doctors treating you?

[honorher]

Fine. They're kind.

Dr. Bloom thinks I should share more in group.

[anysay]

Group therapy is often prescribed to patients in a more advanced stage of recovery. Maybe the good doctor has... overestimated your ability.

[honorher]

Or underestimated it.

[anysay]

You're a minor, a girl, and an orphan. Statistically, your chances of walking away emotionally unscarred without significant treatment are minimal. You understand that.

[honorher]

Maybe I'm an outlier.

[But yes, she understands it. She's broken, abnormal, a freak. She'll never forget it, Crawford, don't worry.]