Delphine tensed as she heard her father's tone turn harsh and his body tensed. Seeing the crazed look in his eyes made her freeze up like a deer caught in the headlights as she remembered a similar rage worn by the same face so many years ago. Tears welled up in her eyes for a few different reasons when she felt his hands wrapping around her neck. Del gasped for breath and tried to break free as she suddenly felt so powerless. As soon as he let go, she doubled over and was left there shaking and trying to regain her composure but it was all too much for the moment. Even with his hands off of her throat, she still felt like she was choking, leaving her gasping and panting. She cried quietly as she tried to work up the nerve to look back up at James but just couldn't find it in her even though she knew he wasn't Nathan. Haunting flashbacks of abuse kept playing over in her mind that she just couldn't shake. "M-mmhmm. H-h-he did the same to... to Kryner..."<br/><br/>Sheri felt broken in that moment. It was more than clear that her son was up to no good, but she didn't want to admit it. She shook her head ever so slightly while she stared at Charles, not wanting to see Sheldon go to prison regardless of how much he may deserve it. "No..." She choked a sob as she began to weep. The reality of it all was so harsh and she knew her hopes had been too high when she heard her son had done something noble and brave. "My husband<i>died</i>in prison!"