Wow. I know what episode you are talking about. Dawn. She has some wonderful sons too. Didnt she?
My gram use to get that look when she drank. But it was a look that just was always on her face when she was smashed. It looked like that glare that just drilled right through you. But at the same time it looked like she was dazed.
I am sorry you lost your mom like that.
Keep posting. I am sure it will help you alot.