Original Commentary

Robert's first defining character trait is that he can become paralyzed by fear of doing wrong, or by shame of having wronged someone. That's why he never told Jane or anybody else. Isabel and I know what it is - it's not one of those events that never get clarified. I meant to deal with it a long time earlier, but never got around to it - Terrence

Modern Commentary
Robert's past gets clarified. I think because Isabel threatened to not let me write any more if we didn't. - Terrence