Joe needed a rock and Roxanne was offering to be one for him. That made him feel better, like he would come out of the other side of this in good shape. Her kisses on his knuckles made him feel better and he lifted and kissed her hand in turn.

"Good. When I get back, we need to talk." he said, giving her a wry grin of his own.

"Now, I should get in touch with SHIELD. They might be the only ones who can get me the info I need." he said, reluctantly letting Roxie go.