He woke up feeling refreshed and happy. More than he had ever been. He went downstairs to

find Marianne cooking a hearty breakfast. She looked up and smiled when she saw him. "Good

Morning, Hungry?" she said, gesturing to the eggs and bacon in the frying pan. She laid them out

on the table and gestured him to sit down. "I was thinking, I would show you my lab and we

could get started cause you have a limited time here." He nodded. "The sooner I get cured, the

better" She frowned slightly, but nodded at him. He ate, feeling better than he had ever felt in a

long time. Something about her made him feel comfortable, like he couldn't be hurt. She shoved

her food down and raced out of the room. "Be right back" She yelled. He smiled, feeling the

warm sun on his face. She rushed back out, wearing a long lab coat, and looking a little frazzled.

She said "Come on, lots of work to do." She reminded him of himself when he was in the zone.

She pushed her hand against the wall, and a hidden door opened up. As they made their way

down the stairs, she explained, "Nobody around here knows I'm with S.H.I.E.L.D., and I would

like to keep it that way. He nodded. She opened the door into a large spacious room with lots

of equipment and papers everywhere. She smiled and led him in. "Let's get started, shall we?"