Avery notes that “Stafford women do what must be done,” which presumably means that they make personal sacrifices for the greater good of the rest of the family. In this situation, Avery is sacrificing her comfort to help boost her father’s image by going with him to the party. However, being in a nursing home is a reminder of the scandal that looms over her family, thus adding to her discomfort. It’s not yet clear what the details of these various scandals and sacrifices are, but it’s already clear that they’ll be significant to the story going forward.