He sympathized, knowing that even despite his past he would take all of it onto himself to spare her that feeling she hated so much. He wished he knew more about this bond, or had learned how to use his end of the one he had with Anita, more than just being open for her to take and take from.

But that was a thought. He took deep breaths, trying to mentally to tear anything down that might guard him from her; if he couldn't send her what she needed, he could at least try to make it easier for her to take it.

Reporter

His blood ran cold at that. The reporter. Dan. But why??! Why would he do this?!

::Coming:: He murmured it over and over to himself as he tried to let her know he was on his way, earning another worried glance from the cabbie.