In episode 1 of season 1, we quickly understand that Jeremy hits his mother. The latter goes to see Michael and Claudia to talk to them, because Claudia discovered the blues of Denise. After a discussion on the subject, Denise has just left the Holden home. She explained that Jeremy was hitting her and more. Michael and Claudia discuss the two, a few moments, before leaving each other on their own.
Denise had just left. Claudia was stunned by what she had just learned.
C: I can not believe it. How is it possible ?
M: Indeed, it is not Jeremy that we knew. I am disappointed with this boy's behavior.
C: We should not judge it too quickly.
M: The code of honor of the army specifies it, one does not strike the women. He missed this code of honor. And he will have to answer for his actions.
C: I know but he's not a soldier. He is a young man who is completely lost because his father is once again on a mission and asked to act as an adult far too early.
M: He has no excuses Claudia. I can not imagine a man hitting a woman, regardless of age or situation. It is an act that I can not accept.
Claudia noticed that Michael's eyes filled with tears. As always, and even if he did not say it, Michael imagined what was going on elsewhere, happening at home. Claudia knew then that he had probably imagined hitting her, even a slap and that image was unbearable.
C: I know Michael, I know. But Franck will be there to handle this problem on his return, it does not concern us now. It's only Denise's safety that matters to me.
M: You're right. I will keep an eye from afar anyway, for Denise precisely. And for his future companion, so that she does not live that either.
C: Michael, I know what you're thinking of right now, take off this image of your head right away.
Michael looked Claudia straight in the eyes. God he loved this woman. Behind his status as a soldier, behind his uniform, behind his image of a strong and severe man, he was quite the opposite. He loved his moments when he was attentive and loving towards Claudia, those moments when it was his status as a man and husband that was put forward. And he could not imagine hitting Claudia.
M: I know, excuse me.
C: Do not imagine things that will never happen. This is useless. You know that even in the moments when anger prevails, you would never do it. There have been times when we were really angry, where you really screamed at me, you slam doors, but you never raised your hand on me. You know it, so wipe it out of your head.
Michael took Claudia in his arms. She was right, he was unable to do her, his love for her was too precious and so strong that it was impossible.
C: I'm so lucky to have you ...
In simple answer, Michael pressed her against him and kissed her on the temple. Then he left the house to go to work, check a number of things going on before returning to dinner.