I had known Jason for too long to mistake certainty for reassurance. He could be stubborn when he wanted to be, and when it came to admitting that something was beyond his control, he could be particularly difficult.
Still, I didn't want to argue with him.
I simply wanted answers.
"I don't understand why you're being so difficult about this," I said quietly. "I'm not asking you to hand the responsibility over to me. I just want to understand what is happening to Silver Hollow."
Jason's expression softened slightly.
"I know."
"Then tell me." At this point, we were practically going back and forth.
He shook his head.
"Not now."
I stared at him.
"Why?"
"Because there is no reason for you to carry this while you're here."
I almost interrupted him, but he continued before I could.
