The mood had definitely shifted. At least for Kate, who had no idea of the emotional turmoil Matt was facing, nor that he had abandoned the apartment as he felt overwhelmed by everything going on within its walls.

Instead, she held the plate that she and Claire shared, beaming as they chatted and glad that Matt had introduced her to what she believed would be a great ally. Most important, a friend. Because, in all honesty, she wasn't looking forward to bleed on anyone's carpet if she could help it. But right now, a friendly face they can speak freely to? Nurse or not, that was welcomed. Cherished.

"Matt says you and Luke are together," she pointed out, little by little truly digging into the stir fry. God, she had been starving. "I know Matt already did it for me, but I really need to thank your boyfriend. He..." Did Claire know the specific details behind that favor? "My mom's in Ryker, because of Fisk. She-- " Kate shook her head, it was a long story. "She could be a target and Luke probably saved her life being in there."

Kate looked up sharply at Claire's comment, noticing they were not on their own anymore.

"Hey."