Justified - Interview with Joelle Carter

How has Ava Crowder been evolving this season?
JOELLE CARTER: Last season was a growing period for Ava, especially after being shot. She’s really dedicating herself to her journey with Boyd (Walton Goggins). She’s in a different place. I believe she’s ready to stand up and be the best woman beside her man that she can be. I believe Boyd is her North now, so whatever vision he has, it’s her duty to try to see it come clear. She’s surprising herself, as I am being surprised by the writing and the development, in my own mind, of Ava and what actually is inside her and the strength that lies in there. What she’s capable of is going to surprise people, as it’s surprising me.

As Ava gets more involved with Boyd, do you think she’ll stop giving Raylan such a hard time?
CARTER: I think it’s just their relationship. Even if they were still together, I think it would be like that. I think they’d still be giving each other a little bit of grief and a little bit of sass. It’s so much fun. We get together, and then Tim [Olyphant] says, “There’s this history we’ve built, so we’ve gotta bring it in, every time they see each other.” I think that’s what helps with the longevity of Boyd and Raylan. It’s the history and the relationship. Yeah, we’re in this situation right now and this is what we’re trying to achieve, but we can always bring in a little extra to spice it up.

Source: Full interview @ Collider