But being accustomed doesn't stop her from being afraid. Debbie stays with Nancy several weeks after Nancy's release from the hospital. She is the one bright spot for Nancy in the midst of everything. She can't tell the truth about herself. No one wants to listen.
People are too frightened to face the fact of the matter.
I found that sad. Typical, but sad. I'm only going to Indiana, not Mars. When she leaves, Nancy just cries. Nancy tries several times to talk to her husband, Elliot.