He can't retreat, not even to get a moment's respite, not when all she'll do is follow him. He turns to face the direction of the assault as she moves around him, the only thing he can do to keep his vital spots protected.

"I don't know!"

And isn't that a kick in the teeth? Nero is an easy target, the root of all his problems, ever since the day Jim was born. But he's hardly the only one to blame for everything that's happened since.