He has been so destroyed by the inhumane culture of farm life that he has no empathy left.

This fundraiser sequence is a microcosm of the entire episode and of this seasons theme.

Kimara immediately shuts her down, explaining there is no choice when its between starving and living.

REGINA KING, LILI TAYLOR

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It starts off subtly, like a stern reprimand for accidentally eating some fish from the refrigerator.

But when Gabrielle admonishes little Nicky for hitting her (i.e.

does her job), Clair reams the non-English speaking nanny both verbally and physically.

Another thing that doesnt bode well for Gabrielle?

Jeanette

It is not a good week for wealthy white housewives onAmerican Crime.

Jeannette is basically told by everyone she meets with to work it out with her husband.

Its still better than staying with Carson and sitting by while the Hesbys continue their disreputable practices.

As she arrives in the parking lot, Kimara executes her Navy SEAL-like rescue procedure.

Now the question is: Was this maneuver also part of Kimaras own vicious cycle?

Will Vanessa also become a victim of recidivism, like Shae?

Kimara would be the first one to say the odds arent good.