Why did Laurie give Rue a bath?
What did Laurie do to Rue in the bathtub
After Rue throws up, Laurie then proceeds to strip her, put her in the bath and give her a pretty hefty dose of (highly addictive) morphine. She ends up locking Rue in her apartment after she passes out, but Rue manages to escape the next morning.
Why did Laurie lock Rue in the house
A few people on Reddit recalled situations where drug dealers would lock up addicts who owe them money until their debts were paid off. Plus, Laurie tells Rue she always gets her money back. If Rue doesn't pay, she may find herself locked up in Laurie's apartment until her debts are settled.
Why did Laurie give Rue morphine and not pills
As we saw in the episode, Laurie actually had pills that Rue could take to stop her withdrawal, but instead, Laurie chose to give Rue morphine through injection. She wanted Rue to become even more reliant on her, and therefore found a way to encourage Rue to fall deeper and deeper into her addiction.
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Why was Laurie helping Rue
Laurie then opens up about her own history of OxyContin abuse and ends up lecturing Rue about the dangers of prolonged drug use. Her compassion is unsettling. Laurie understands Rue won't have the remaining $8,000 she owes her anytime soon and "helps" the teen through her withdrawal by giving her morphine.
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Was Rue almost trafficked
Rue may have had a close call with human trafficking
Having robbed a couple, attempted to steal from her friend Fez (Angus Cloud), and managed to escape a full-fledged police chase, Rue ends up at the home of a drug dealer, Laurie (Martha Kelly), to whom she owes money.
Why does Laurie hurt Rue
Laurie is a villain and a real antagonist. She preys on Rue when she's at her most vulnerable, because she knows she'll have a use for someone like Rue. She's the kind of person to really fear: an insidious, unassuming predator.
What did Laurie tell Rue
Laurie tells Rue she can't take the jewelry but does wish she had gotten to her house earlier so she could have had something to help her with her withdrawal.
How much money does Rue owe Laurie
After stealing some jewelry and $2,000 in cash to give to Laurie, Rue shows up at her apartment to try to pay her back in part. But a cold, stone-faced Laurie tells her she's not a pawn shop and that she needs to be paid back the $10,000 Rue owes her in cash.
Does Laurie care about Rue
He cares for Rue and does his best to keep her out of harm's way even when she's making it difficult for him to do so.
Why couldn t Rue open the Jolly Rancher
We learn later in the episode that she was given medication to combat opiate withdrawals and has since been fighting to stay clean. She can barely open the candy wrapper. In narration, Rue explains that her mother is attempting to book a rehab clinic so Rue can try, once again, to get clean.
Who is Laurie to Rue
Rue Bennett
Rue and Laurie's relationship is mostly business. Rue bought drugs from her with the promise of paying her back. Laurie threatens Rue by saying, "Rue, if you screw me, I have you kidnapped and sold to some really sick people." Rue isn't able to sell the drugs and owes Laurie 10,000 dollars.
How does Rue pay back the $10,000
In the meantime Rue was upstairs, stealing some of Lexi's jewelry to sell in order to make back the $10,000 she owed to Laurie.
Did Rue almost get trafficked
Rue may have had a close call with human trafficking
“You don't look like someone whose going to come up with money real soon,” Laurie says. Then, in one terrifying moment, Laurie seems to suggests prostitution as an option for Rue: “It's one of the good parts about being a woman.
Why does Rue always wear the red hoodie
For Rue, the hoodie is more than just something that her father wore – it's a security blanket. She seemingly wears the hoodie throughout the series as a form of comfort, as it helps her remember the touch and embrace of her late father.
Was Laurie lying to Rue
However, when taking a bath, Laurie opens a suitcase (that's filled with pills) and only retrieves the morphine and needle—showing the audience that she lied to Rue.
How much money did Rue owe Laurie
After stealing some jewelry and $2,000 in cash to give to Laurie, Rue shows up at her apartment to try to pay her back in part. But a cold, stone-faced Laurie tells her she's not a pawn shop and that she needs to be paid back the $10,000 Rue owes her in cash.
Did Rue ever pay Laurie
Although viewers certainly hope so, there is a looming sense of disaster ahead due to Rue's failure to pay back Laurie for the suitcase of drugs she gave her. And, knowing that Elliot admitted in the finale that he is still using, Rue could still have bad influences around her.
How much does Rue owe Laurie
$10,000
After stealing some jewelry and $2,000 in cash to give to Laurie, Rue shows up at her apartment to try to pay her back in part. But a cold, stone-faced Laurie tells her she's not a pawn shop and that she needs to be paid back the $10,000 Rue owes her in cash.
What did Laurie call Rue
Laurie, who calls Rue by her full name, Ruby, is chillingly calm when she says "I knew you were going to be in my life for a very long time." This alludes to her previous statements when she told Rue she'd kidnap her and sell her body to make the money back.
Why does Rue have glitter under her eyes
During high intensity scenes in the first season, Rue wears glitter that mimics tears. Because of Rue's traumatic past, we know she struggles with depression and often wears it on her sleeve as a cry for help.
Why did Rue have to pee so bad
Later, again in a depressive state, Rue crawls on the floor trying to get to the bathroom because of the crushing strain she has put on her bladder and kidneys. Her mother Leslie finds her there and, in an act that mirrors Cassie's mother's loving support, comforts her.
Does Rue know Jules Chested
Signs Rue Knows Elliot and Jules Hooked Up
In season two, episode five, when Rue discovers Jules and Elliot in her living room after they tell her mother about her substance use, it's hard to miss Jules is wearing Elliot's clothes, suggesting she spent the night at his place.
What happens when Rue didn’t pee
Back at home, Rue has held off peeing for so long that she's on the edge of a kidney infection. Her mom finds her in agony on the floor on the way to the bathroom and helps her, getting her cleaned up and settled back in some clean sheets, realizing that her Rue is in the middle of a depressive episode.
Why did Rue always wear the hoodie
For Rue, the hoodie is more than just something that her father wore – it's a security blanket. She seemingly wears the hoodie throughout the series as a form of comfort, as it helps her remember the touch and embrace of her late father.
Why did Rue kiss Jules forehead
After the play, Jules approaches Rue, telling her she loves her and misses her. Rue wordlessly kisses Jules's forehead and walks away. In a voiceover, Rue explains that Jules was her first love and wants to remember her in that positive light, suggesting they don't get back together.
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