I am always reduced to tears in this episode, principally by the bravery of Jeannie Kerns in every aspect of her life: in doing what she felt was necessary in order to support her family, in (unsuccessfully) protecting her son from the knowledge of her occupation, in putting her life on the line to catch a murderer, and in being willing to do it all over again because that's who she is. And Patricia Arquette's stellar performance wrapped it all up and delivered the complete package. I could see her joining the main SVU cast in future: with her experience and strength of character, Jeannie Kerns would be a natural as a permanent liaison between the squad and one of their main groups of special victims, expanding on the character of the late lamented Sister Peg.
Review of Dreams Deferred
