Hidden Nature

The Coopers and their guests drink a toast to family, and Sloan reflects on all she has to be grateful for. Nash and Theo enjoy a Thanksgiving pizza and reflect on how they’ve gotten away from their controlling parents. Their parents have accused Nash of ruining his brother’s life, since they feel Theo should be pursuing his job at the law firm in New York City. In their house in the West Virginia hills, Clara and Sam enjoy a Thanksgiving feast laced with blood from their victims. Clara views what they are doing as a gift, giving their victims peace.

When her cousin’s son falls while chasing the dog, Sloan picks him up to soothe him and injures herself. Drea rushes Sloan to the ER while Sloan rebukes herself for her action. Drea reminds Sloan, “You’re wired to help someone who needs help” (77). Dr. Marlowe finds that Sloan has torn a pectoral muscle and prescribes treatment. She reassures Sloan that this is just a temporary setback to her recovery.

On the drive home, the sisters discuss their romantic lives and admit that no one recently has really captivated them. Their mother Elsie cares for Sloan upon their arrival, reminding Sloan this is a just a bump, though Sloan says she feels weak and breakable.