It really was and you could tell R was loving it deep down judging by the tone of the whole thing. Evidence piling up she’s an even worse person than everyone thought.The venom coming from R when she thought it was Sam though was utterly shocking.
I think of certain members in my family who had to live with their dad and step mum (plus her child) because my family member (their mum) was an alcoholic. Not violent or abusive but neglecting herself and therefore the kids although she did love them. Their mum was always kept in the picture even by the step mum. It was explained she had a problem and was very ill. Short monitored visits happened where everyone was there again including the step mum. She was given her place as a mother as she should have been. She put those kids in some horrible situations but it was ultimately down to the illness. Painting her as a monster would have only damaged the kids plus the step mum was a very kind person with no ego whatsoever. Happy to step into the mothering role and happy to figure out how the mother could still be involved. How it should be!