Cathy couldn't have said it better herself. When it seemed like something had finally gotten through to her, a connection made after all, she took a tentative step forward, laying a hand gently on her back. She hoped the gesture was as consoling as she meant for it to be.
"You're family," she added quietly, meaning it. "Come on, let's get you out of here, okay? Then you can ask anything you want. I'll answer, to the best of my ability." It wasn't the first time she'd made the offer since this episode began, but she sincerely hoped that Clary would take her up on it.