Joan knows that Ted needs her to be strong here, a rock he can cling to so he doesn't get swept away in the memory of the violence that was done to him. So she stays calm, only frowning faintly in concern as he describes what happened. Then he trails off, and she can see him tightening up. She switches his hand to her free one and uses the other to gently rub his back.

"It's okay," she murmurs. "Take your time."

She glances at McCoy and Rudd, and sees them standing patiently. One reason they've worked so well with Joan in the past is that they never pressure victims.