I feel like it made the scene what it was actually supposed to be about, yet relatable to anyone who has dealt with such a hard conversation.
Just look at him and convey however you feel to Shaun in that moment, and walk away when you feel like you need to walk away.
And to get that freedom, especially with network TV, is very rare… and the fact that [Freddie] knew what that scene entailed and what it called for, and actually gave me permission to do that, that was huge.