Otter Creek the good, the bad, and the dirty

She realizes, as he speaks, that Eastwood will not understand. He won't ever try to, and that means it will surely never happen. The realization is upsetting enough on its own — but it is his final words that hit her like a ton of bricks and leave her speechless for several moments. Hurt flashes across her features as she stares at him, blinking once. And then her expression goes blank, and she turns from him without a word, taking the meat with her as she leaves.