Ruth's dad has become increasingly more abusive to both Ruth and her mom.  Ruth's mom feels that continuing to conceal the problem, and not exposing it, only enables her husband to continue ...but she is afraid.  And he seems to be thirsting for more power and control.  Lately he'd become more insane with his demands ...and his abuse towards them.  A counselor provides advice, but when Ruth's mom tells of how she invited Stephen for a surprise visit ...the counselor says that she fears that a surprise of that nature may only provoke more anger and violence.  The counselor suggests that for Ruth's safety, she be temporarily placed back into the Mental Institution. And the counselor promises to help get a personal protection order against Sarah's husband ...for her and Ruth's safety.