How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
And I didn't need to look at Callie to know what she was thinking. There had been no telephone call from Rebekah—the phone hadn't rung at our apartment all night. And as to our mother not wanting to leave us home alone, well, it had never bothered her before. (11.23)
This is a really awkward situation for the kids. They totally know that Nikki is lying—and that Murdoch doesn't want them there—but they can't say anything to contradict Nikki because they don't want her to lash out at them.
Quote #5
"She loves her kids." Ben's voice was stronger as he convinced himself. "In her own way. Our best bet is to let things be. You have to admit, she's a lot of fun sometimes. It's not all bad. Your aunt Bobbie's right downstairs." (14.41)
Talk about some serious self-deception. Ben has been around Nikki a lot, and he knows that she can be unpredictable and violent… and yet, he still refuses to believe Matthew when he says that they're all in danger.
Quote #6
"Did Murdoch ever try to molest you?"
"What?!" I turned and stared at her, my mouth gaping open.
She smiled. "Should I call Social Services and report him? I could do that, you know. I could report Murdoch for child abuse." (16.14-16)
Nikki obviously has no qualms about lying. She doesn't feel guilty at all for making false claims about Murdoch—including going to the police and saying that he beat her up. She even toys with the idea of accusing him of molesting Matthew. That's just sick.