Semantics
Semantics. Takes place just after "Love Hurts"
He claimed to want her as she was. She'd almost believe it if he couldn't have his choice of every other woman in the greater Toronto area. Almost.
At first, when she thought it could be just sex… well, they were past that now. "Just sex" was no longer an option for her and she resented it.
She had been a detective with the police force for years! Vicki could handle herself in a tight situation. Henry's mission to "protect" her was insulting.
Protect. Control. As far as Vicki was concerned, no matter how good the intention, they meant the same thing.