I think TC is a mental mess at this point. He has to live with his decisions and how they affect all the people he claimed to love plus the penalty he will pay for this action. On the other hand, I think ET will recognize his changing personality and feel scared of him but will be able to "play the game" until she figures out how to safely get away or find a resolution. She is just a little girl, without enough life experience to "handle" all that has happened to her.
I think he is very paranoid, so he will be scaring her with threats of boogey men and criminal punishment for them both. She knows she is his captive but is paralyzed with fear and the lack of resources to get out of the situation. But, I think she will tire or come to the point of exhaustion and want to return to her siblings and family. Kids in large families and probably more so in dysfunctional families have unique bonds. The children are parents to each other so to speak. So, I imagine that ET is thinking of them often and longingly.
I just cant help but suspect that TC might have more money that he stashed away from his wife(and everyone) than we know. He was pretty confident he could pull this off and seems to have been able to stay off of the radar. I cant see them still driving the Rouge. That is such a big risk and while it has not been found, I think he did dispose of it. For a paranoid man on the run, who left behind his life and family for a "girl". he just has to be going in and out of sane and mental with bouts of anger and blame toward ET, instead of himself.
I will continue to think she is in grave danger. TC has nothing to loose and youthful ET has everything to live for. Reality is surfacing with every new struggle. TC, was fulfilling some sick fantasy with a young girl, ET, worth this harm that you have done to your family and yourself? Is your selfishness more important to you than the chance of a normal life you stole from ET? Take her home or leave her somewhere safe and call authorities to let them know she is okay.
JMO, thanks for letting me vent. Praying for you Elizabeth! Be strong.