That woman she's hugging is an EMPLOYEE of the duo. They brought her with them from Montecito. And she left with them.

It's all just fake. She's playing the part of a crisis actor. She doesn't live near there. She's not a victim. She's not a survivor. She's just there so M doesn't have to actually interact with any 'ordinary' people. 

I mean, Yuck!!! 🤨