Warm and happy chapter, Marie leaving her apartment behind is a nice symbolism for her leaving her past behind.

Some great scenes in the chapter and the reunion is tinged with a philosophical look on taking a chance with love. Marie's hesitance between wanting to be loved vs a uncertain future is a great theme, coupled with the fact that she's never really loved till not is wonderful.

Also knowing is not believing theme, Marie knows that Logan love her from his memories but she kinda don't believe its possible.

The best scene is where she points out Logan's tells on saying he loved her. I actually went back and reread the chapters and she did notices rather early in their relationship. A very nice detail I did not pick up on the first time through.

For a moment I though the secretary would be Emma, since Jean is a doctor and all, don't think she be happy to just answer phones, But it think its Jean after all. Great reference to Erik and Raven knowing the floor plans of the mansion.

Great chapter.

Author's Response:

Thanks! Marie had to make the tough cut with the past, I didn't see it working if she thought there was something to go back to. Her life to this point has been rough and she really doesn't know how to deal with the feelings Logan has brought to the surface.

Logan has a great poker face, except where Marie is concerned. She was more observant that he thought.

Ah, the secretary. I tried to do a quick search to see if Xavier's Institute had a secretary in comic verse that I could use. No luck, but I thought one that was telepathic would be best. I don't think either Emma or Jean would be happy in that role, maybe one of them was filling in. :)

Thanks again.

Nicely done! That reconciliation was written so beautifully :)

Author's Response: *blushes* Thank you! *does a happy dance*