Brent Abbott shared a strong bond with both of his parents, whom he loved deeply. This bond became even stronger after Harold's death, which left him and his mother alone. Due to his father's demise, Brent was filled with grief and anger and tried to bring William to justice. When he was finally faced with the decision whether to kill William or to save his life, Brent immediately sentenced him to death without any hesitation. However, when he witnessed the consequences of his decision.