Also known as: Rape
Charlotte is sexually assaulted by a stranger who attacks her violently. She initially tells people she was only robbed, refusing a rape kit and struggling with whether to report the crime. This is the central trauma driving the entire episode.
Also known as: Broken facial bones
Charlotte sustains multiple facial fractures including to her eye socket and nose during the assault, requiring extensive suturing and CT imaging to assess the damage.
Also known as: Broken hand
Charlotte has a broken hand and wrist from the assault, which she initially thinks is her only injury. This limits her ability to perform procedures and contributes to her physical pain.
Also known as: Head laceration
Charlotte receives a blow to her eye socket and vomits, raising concerns about concussion. A CT scan is performed to rule out serious neurological damage.
Also known as: Trauma response
Charlotte experiences severe psychological trauma following the assault, refusing to acknowledge the rape, insisting on secrecy, and struggling with feelings of shame and violation. Her detailed description of the attack reveals profound psychological distress.
Also known as: Psychosis
Lee is brought in by police after being found wandering the streets confused and covered in blood. He exhibits psychotic symptoms, violent behavior, and eventually confesses to sexually assaulting a woman (Charlotte) after being triggered by his girlfriend's infidelity.
Also known as: Alcoholism
Cooper is intoxicated when Charlotte is brought to the hospital. Charlotte reveals she is in recovery (N.A.) and has been drinking heavily lately as a gateway behavior, discussing the need for meetings with Cooper.