Elaine did not know that she was not only pushing her daughter into a fire pit at this time, but she was also pushing herself into one.
Elaine was only hoping that Claire could clear up all the misunderstandings that she had with Jason and she also hoped that Claire would be able to develop a good impression of Jason at this time.
If everything proceeded as planned, then Claire would finally divorce the useless piece of trash, Charlie, and then she could marry Jason instead.
Claire could not