A/N: Hey, I finally remembered a disclaimer! Yeah I own Sami and that's it. I do not own the X-Men. If you love Sami enough to use her enough in your own story (not likely I think) just ask me first.
A/N #2: new and hopefully improved Chapter 4!!
Previously in "A Twist of Fate:"
Logan turned and left, closing the door behind him. Sami suddenly realized that Kurt was still holding her hand, and she looked pointedly at it. He released her, but before he could apologize, she asked, "Who are they all talking about? Did a student die?"
Kurt hung his head and slumped on the bed. "No – a teacher died. Her name was Jean Grey, and she was a telekine and telepath." He sighed, obviously not looking forward to relating this story. "Basically, we were on a mission near a river dam. The dam had broken, and the reservoir was filling, flooding, but our jet was stuck. We couldn't get out." Sami could hear the grief in his voice, but didn't know if she should stop his tale or let him ease his sorrow by telling it. He continued anyway. "Jean left the jet and used her powers to hold back the water and free the plane. She wouldn't let us help her…" He broke off, letting Sami figure out the rest.
The rest of the story fell together – and she was stunned. She wasn't sure she could be that brave – or that powerful. Kurt stood up and walked to the window, hands clasped together as he murmured what was most likely a prayer in German. She didn't need any mutant senses to know that he had lost a close frined – just like she had –
– Andy, I'm sorry, I wish I could have helped you – I'm so sorry, and I miss you so much -
His usually harsh yellow eyes held only sorrow, then surprise when he looked at her.
"But – why do you cry?"
Only then did Sami realize that tears were streaming down her face.
"It's nothing – please – I don't want-"
Sami pulled back, furious at herself for crying, turning away from her temporary bulwark. She only wanted to be left alone – and she only wanted to be held again –
"Like I said earlier, you will come to trust us…but even before that, I will be here for you."
Sami looked back at him in surprise, but caught only a glimpse of his comforting smile before he vanished.
A/N #3: ok, well, that bit of thought relating to Andy is supposed to be italicized but it IS NOT cooperating *smacks monitor again* but I think it works ok anyway.