Connor knows there is some explanation for Branwell's silence and that he did not intentionally hurt Nikki. He knows that Branwell needs him, and he visits him daily. Because Branwell does not speak, Connor does all the talking and communicates by a kind of sign language, inspired by Jean-Dominique Bauby.
Connor grasps there is an explanation for Branwell's silence and that he did not intend to harm Nikki. He knows Branwell requires his presence and visits daily. Due to Branwell’s inability to speak, Connor communicates using a sign language similar to that of Jean-Dominique Bauby.