Narravtive Gap- What Stella does not know

While at the hospital, Stella awaits to go into labor until finding out she will not give birth until the following day. She is told to rest because she has a big day ahead of her. In the next scene, Stanley comes home drunk as usually to a dolled up Blanche, she explains that her friend Shep Huntleigh sent a telegram telling her, he has planned for a beautiful getaway to the islands. Stanley, of course could careless, following Blanche around he eyes her with a look of sick twisted desire, he explains to Blanche that they have both been awaiting for this moment for a long time. Blanche finds herself feeling some what terrified, but instead of screaming and seeking an exit, she falls to her knees and gives in. To the audience it seems as though, Stanley has raped Blanche but if it was rape why does she not run from the situation. And, why is Stanley at home anyway, his lover and wife is preparing to have his first child but his desire is set on her sister. If Stella only knew what really happen this would truly change everything.