She knew she was being hypocritical, considering how her insides were crumbling as she spoke, and she absolutely wasn't staying strong but she had to pretend to keep it together because someone had to be the "strong one." Barbara was still in the hospital, and she had gotten so much worse after seeing the news and the company was just in a state of stillness that made the whole place so dreary and sad and depressing to be in. So she had to appear to remain strong. On behalf of Scarlett and everyone else.
Jean let out a sigh. "I guess I really am badly in need of a bath."
Kelly laughed at him. "Yeah, that too."
