Early into Season 1, the audience is afforded glimpses into how cruel Serena can be.
June isolates herself in her room for two weeks following Serenas command.
She cant connect with her husband because she can’t get Serena’s pregnancy out of her mind.
Serena’s ability to carry a child has made her self-righteous.
She is free to go and Serena is the one who is trapped in her room.
Serena, after being housed by another authoritative, God-fearing family has escaped their overwatch with June in tow.
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Serenas attempt to strongarm a defenseless June into driving her to freedom is thwarted when Serena goes into labour.
Stowing away in a barn, each of the women are hesitant to trust one another.
His presence, though, still looms heavily over their encounter.
Therefore, she is finallylisteningto what June has to say.
With clarity, she realizes that is no longer her goal, but its too late.
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