With this, we learn an all-important rule: Never,everunderestimate a Southern belle.

In a heartbreaking scene, Aurelia got her hands on a metal rod and attempted to end her pregnancy.

Bleeding effusively while the ball was taking place downstairs, she might have died if Sam hadnt found her.

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He summoned Mary, who quickly sought the advice of Foster.

(I should mention he was reluctantly undergoing a rudimentary form of drug rehab in his room.)

you’re able to guess what happens next: surgery.

At this, the truth about Sams apprenticeship comes out, and Foster is absolutely incredulous.

A black man with more medical training than he a white, privilege male has had?

(Why is watching a man eat humble pie always so much fun?

Wait, dont answer that.)

I cant, he says.

The blood, the smoke, the screaming …the darkness.

He shoots himself, and his despair reminds us of the fragility of spirit, soul, and mind.