It's funny, that dynamic. Vic's older than him but she acts so much younger, like a child in some ways, and right away her shoulders lower, she looks content. "I'll have what you have."

Cole is the alpha male to her. Cole and Liam. It's not on purpose that she falls into the submissive role, it's just better for her brain to be focused on things other than decisions. By giving up her control on that, she can use that control to try to harness her emotions. Hold herself together. Stave off panic and unsureness.