At the time of Blade's poisoning, I constantly beat up myself for being so self-centered and momentarily forgetting about Burns. Not even Miriam surfaced through my memories in the past few weeks I spent getting to know my parents. My happiness with James especially felt rather short-lived-not that I complained. Or at least I tried not too. That day I remember being so incapable of handling my emotions, much less doing my job, that James took me aside and settled me down. His words of comfort and reassurance were so sweet, that a few minutes later I was surprised I actually calmed down. Cupping my face, James lifted my face to meet my trouble-stricken eyes.

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