A mother reveals to a doctor that she intentionally poisoned herself to get her son into a hospital setting so she could seek help for his disturbing, violent behavior. The scene explores the desperate lengths a parent will go to protect both their child and the public from potential tragedy.
ROBBY: Your son seems like a good kid. He’s clearly worried about you. Your exam and your labs don’t fit any of the usual diagnoses. I’m not sure what’s going on.
THERESA: ...I’m not here for me. I’m here for David.
ROBBY: I don’t understand. According to your son you’ve had non-stop vomiting, dehyd
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