[s2e5] Stand Still Like The Hummingbird 〈FREE〉

: While being driven to rehab, Rue jumps out of the car into moving traffic to escape, beginning a night-long odyssey through the city.

: The episode begins with a grueling 15-minute scene where Leslie (Rue's mother) confronts her about her drug use after being tipped off by Jules and Elliot. In a fit of rage and withdrawal-induced panic, Rue lashes out, destroying the house and cruelly ending her relationship with Jules. [S2E5] Stand Still Like the Hummingbird

: Rue eventually reaches Laurie’s house. In a terrifying exchange, Laurie helps Rue with her withdrawal by administering morphine intravenously—Rue's first time using a needle. Laurie subtly threatens her, hinting that Rue may be forced into human trafficking to settle her $10,000 debt. : While being driven to rehab, Rue jumps

: Desperate for money to pay back the drug dealer Laurie, Rue breaks into a stranger's home, stealing jewelry and cash while being chased by both the owners and later the police. : Rue eventually reaches Laurie’s house

: Rue seeks refuge at the Howard house. When cornered by her mother and friends, she creates a diversion by revealing Cassie’s affair with Nate , sparking a fight between Maddy and Cassie that allows her to flee again.