Peggy may be known for her strength and the ability to keep her emotions in check and to herself, but it was her daughter they were talking about. It wasn’t some stranger to whom that happened, so that she could keep the emotional distance to the situation. It was her little girl. And as bad a mother she may have been or still is, she loved her daughter above anything else and she would die for her if she had to.

She felt guilty for Helena’s present situation. After all, it was her fault Helena hadn’t had any money. At the time she cut her off, she felt it was for Helena’s best. Looking back now made her realize that it had been foolish of her to do that so radically. She knew if she had been in her situation, she would have been as lost as Helena was. You just can’t grow up and live your whole life with money never beeing a problem and suddenly trying to live without any of it. That was just not realistic at all. She could see that now.

Bette at seeing the moist eyes and a tear of the always-in-control-of-everything Peggy Peabody, reached over, layed her hand on Peggy’s cheek and wiped the tear with her thumb away. Peggy was surprised at the gentle gesture, but didn’t pull away. Instead she locked eyes with Bette.

„ It’s my faul, you know. If it wasn’t for me…“ she started.

„Peggy, stop it! It’s not you fault, ok? You can’t take the blame for Helena’s actions. It might be because you cut her off that leaded her to do what she did, but still, she’s a grown woman.

Sometimes people who’s life had been completly altered, do things they normally wouldn’t do, because they’re lost. Helena knew it was wrong to steal the money and knew exactly what would happen if she did, but sh still couldn’t stop herself. At the point she was the most desperate, she stopped thinking rationally. And that’s what brought her here, not you. She digged herself in this and I’m sure she wouldn’t blame you for this. So you shouldn’t either.“

By the time she was finished, Bette had turned fully to Peggy and held her face in both hands, to make sure Peggy knew she meant it.

„The only thing that matters right now, is that we help her. She’s gonna need it. You will pay the bail and we can take her back home and we’ll send this bastard’s ass immediately to jail and make sure he stays there for a very long time, ok?“ Bette told her, trying to give Peggy and herself some hope. Because they didn’t know in what a state they would find Helena in.

Peggy nodded vigorously and layed her hand on one of Bette’s wrists and squeezed it fondly.

„Thank you, Bette, for everything you’ve done. I’ll be forever in your debt.“ Peggy thanked her from the bottom of her heart and soul..

„Your welcome and you don’t owe me anything. I did it because she’s my friend and I want her safe and well.“

„Miss Peabody, we will be there in a few minutes.“ they heard the driver telling them.

„Are you ready to kick his ass?“ Bette asked with a malicious smile on her lips.

„I’ve never been so ready before“ Peggy replied, as fire rose in her eyes, showing that she was ready to fight everything or everyone who dared to come between her daughter and herself.