he has forced her down on the bed, pinioning her arms, even though her legs still struggle somewhat. she is having a hard time seeing, or talking. her head waves back and forth. it's hard work for ben to hold her.
jo's eyes are beginning to open and close, and she shakes her head a little, as she tries to recover from the sedative he gave her.
jo opens her eyes and looks about her. she tries to straighten up her hair a little. she takes in the room, and then as though a sudden thought strikes her, she looks toward the open door of her missing son's bedroom.
jo stares at the empty room for a moment longer, then turns sharply back toward her husband.
she stares at him apathetically.