San Jose City College

   Episode 34 ~ A Call for Help

1. When they get back to the apartment, how does Anne defuse  make it better  the situation?

2. At breakfast the next morning, what does Uncle Brendan propose and how does Kevin respond at first?

3. In considering Brendan's proposal, what condition does Kevin ask for?

4. Do you think Kevin and Rebecca should accept Uncle Brendan's offer? Explain your answer. What advantages and disadvantages do you see?

5. Who calls? What suggestion does Rebecca make?

6. Describe the scene in Sandy's apartment from right after the phone call until she leaves with Rebecca and Kevin.

7. Why do you think Sandy, like so many women, put up with an abusive relationship for so long? Think of several possible reasons.

8. What possible options does Sandy have? What do you think she should do? What might she be afraid of?

8. Have you or anyone you've known ever been in a difficult situation like Kevin and Rebecca, or even Sandy, and had to make an important decision? How did you weigh your options? Who helped you figure things out?