This was such a touching scene between Amber and Judy, from the dichotomies of their costumes—(Amber dressed to the nines, as impeccable as ever, while Judy was uncharacteristically vulnerable in casual wear)—to the acting choices Cassidy and Edi made.
It was both the disarming softness with which Amber voiced her concern for Judy and BJ, and the knowing delicacy she employed when she reached out to touch Judy’s shoulder.
And it was also the way that Judy’s expression went through a thousand different lifetimes as she realized what Amber was trying to do—the wide-eyed sadness, the instinctive flinch of surprise, and the disbelief afterwards that she was being touched so tenderly by someone, especially this someone with whom she’s had a historically rocky relationship.
Amber’s kind gesture here especially stands out because it’s one of the few shows of compassion we’ve seen from the family at large since BJ’s accident, which in turn is a reminder that Judy often feels invisible and unseen, so tangible acts of care are absolutely vital for her to carry on.
And that Amber knows this and capably acts upon it reifies one of the more subtle but consistent threads in TRG. Though she certainly has her flaws, ultimately, she has a good heart, a keen mind, and a damn fine track record when it comes to looking out for her own.
gentle and beautiful work.
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