Then just know that down the line, your boss has done that to her! Or rather if you come from another point in time as you said, he will.

The truth? I don't know what I'd do in your place, but I think I'd try and look for another path. Do you think we want the world to end? We accepted responsibility. You speak about avoiding unpleasant truths, but what is the reccurence if not a mean to avoid facing reality?