Clara’s confrontation
Clara intervened because she could no longer watch Emily suffer. She went straight to Johanna and chastised her for the offensive comments spoken in front of the visitors. As voices raised, the celebratory atmosphere of the party plummeted, and the air was fraught with anxiety. Visitors looked at each other uneasily as they watched the family drama play out.
Clara’s Confrontation
Daniel mediates
Playing the position of mediator, Daniel found himself at the center of the growing dispute. His voice was a combination of humiliation and exasperation as he tried to soothe both sides. Under the scrutinizing eyes of his friends and family, he was split between his mother and his wife, a role he never wanted. The happy moment was slipping from his grasp.
Daniel Mediates
