[She reaches for him and gently pulls Rich into her lap so he can rest against her and borrow what little strength she can offer him.] I know it is but I also know that he didn't chose it. The monster that hurts me... that isn't his choice. It's different than a lot of people because it is a separate part of him. A true monster.

[Thomas is human but there is a demon inside of him. An alternate person who is violent and cruel. That... Justine can understand because she feels as if there is someone else inside of her who she isn't always able to control. It's a helpless pained feeling. It sounds like an excuse for those who haven't seen the monster and for that reason, Justine won't defend him, not to Rich who is already hurting so much.]

But- [She gently runs her fingers through Rich's hair.] I won't say it's good. You are right. But that makes it harder... sometimes.

I don't know. If I was stronger... maybe I could leave them but I am not strong Rich. I try but it's not enough. I don't know if I could ever be that strong, even if I pretend to be.

[Harry had told her that she is strong but now he's gone and her hope for that future strength has been lost with him.]