Ella won't speak to him honestly, and I'm concerned. He cheated on her, you see, and the Beast is certain if she leaves he will die, and I cannot allow that to occur. Plus, he drinks in secret. Ella knows, but of course she will not breach his confidence and tell anyone. And then there is the matter of this Jane.
[Sigh] He is a weak man, this Daniel. It is, I fear, a mess.