That's because it's true. What Kate Freelander wants for herself, she gets. She shrugs her way into a small smile. "Yeah, but this time I can't mow down everything in my way to get it."

It's happening more and more often. Not just not wanting to hurt people but actively wanting to protect them. People who aren't the team. It's strange and uncomfortable. As strange and uncomfortable as how she feels about Declan.

"How did you know, with Will?" she asks, same as she did Steve. It's on her mind a lot. "It can't have been easy. Lots of reasons why you'd be worried about it. What made you decide it was worth all the risks?"