ðeɪ bˈɑːnd dˈiːpli, ɹˈiːɾə hˈɛlps tætdʒˈɑːnə təwˈɔːɹd səbɹˈaɪəɾi, ænd ˈiːvən bɪɡˈɪnz ɐ lˈɛsbiən ɹᵻlˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp wɪð hɜː.
They bond deeply, Rita helps Tatjana toward sobriety, and even begins a lesbian relationship with her.