And that word is "Russia".
Chatting with her captor, almost cheerily, Betty asks Elizabeth about her mother. "Where does she live?"
Elizabeth can't answer immediately. She hesitates, because she knows that as soon as she answers, then Betty will know she's about to die. Her head is downcast, but you can see her struggle. She's loved this chance to be honest, especially with a woman who so reminds her of her own mother. But if she answers this question honestly, then the... well, you can't even call it "friendship", maybe "respect" or "intimacy"... will end. But it's there for the moment, so she has to answer.
"Russia."
Betty's face falls and her lip quivers. You know that conversation is over, as a new one begins.
I haven't reviewed this show for a long time because there are so many other people out there saying all the right things about this great show. But I just wanted to thank Russell, Smith, and all the shows writers and producers. In those few seconds, watching Elizabeth pause before answering, I knew I was in the presence of greatness. Whether it's for the writing, or Russell, or Smith, this show had damn well better get an Emmy this year, or there is no justice.
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