When Hank Schrader was killed by Jack Welker, Marie Schrader experienced a delayed and painful realization of his death, unfolding in several stages.
Initially, Marie was unaware of Hank's death. During this period, and after Hank's killing, she reconciled with Skyler White, but only on the strict condition that Skyler would tell Walter Jr. everything about Walter White's criminal activities.
Her understanding of the situation progressed as events unfolded:
- Learning Hank Was Missing: Marie first learned that Hank was missing when Walter White, her brother-in-law, kidnapped his own daughter, Holly. This incident signaled to Marie that something truly grave had befallen Hank.
- Receiving Confirmation: Following the realization that Hank was missing, Marie eventually received official confirmation that he was indeed dead. This brought the full weight of the tragedy upon her.
This sequence of events highlights Marie's journey from initial ignorance to the eventual, agonizing confirmation of her husband's demise.
