I do think I already cared about Jennifer, But had too harden himself Toward her in order to protect her, realizing that every person he cares about is in harm's way because of who he is and many die for thier love of him. He also wasn't able to bond with Jennifer as he did with Liz because Carla insisted her daughter would be left out of it. No, let me ask you: If you are Townsend, and want to punish red for the sins that you perceive he has committed against you, and you had The Choice between punishing him by killing his estranged niece or The woman you consider to be your daughter? Who would be the better choice, and create the most impact?