You can't imagine what they'd do to me if I let you walk away. If you're in prison you'll be safe. I'll kill anyone that hurts you.

[The last line is delivered with a fierce sincerity. He reaches for Cu's hands, just trying to hold them and make a connection, and gives a feverishly desperate pleading expression.]

Please. Don't leave me again. She'll let me see you if we're good...