"Mom, just tell him," Willow begged.

"I can't," Mom said tears rolling down her cheeks. "If I could I would but I can't."

"Janine, for god's sake, say something!" Willow pleaded.

"He is on his own," she said, her eyes squeezed shut.

"Damn you, damn you both to hell," Willow roared as she took her feet. "He is your son, and your nephew, don't you care enough to give him what he needs to protect himself? No, nothing, you'd rather keep some oath than help someone you supposedly love. Well, FUCK YOU, I hope you rot in hell!"

"Willow, I did say something. I told him not to go. I...