"She's the closest thing I will ever have to a sister," Brooke said. "Which is why I wanted to host this reception for her, and why I want to give up all of my preconceived notions and actually become friends with Marcelo. Stephanie's family." More family than her actual family would ever be. "Stephanie's also, hands down, one of the strongest women I know. She's Ororo Munroe-levels of strong - smart, wise, tough as nails, and capable of handling everything that life can and will throw at her. You want a resolution? Work with her. Don't try to be some dashing knight who's going to protect her, because that woman doesn't need to be protected. Allies, sure. Informants, of course. A man on the inside is always helpful. But she's no damsel in distress that needs the men in her life to secret her away and fight for her honour. She's more than capable of handling that on her own."