Stephenson grows more irate. [i]NO![/i] He gestures in barely contained anger, as well as- fear? [i]You don't understand, I'm not going to lose you again![/i] As Shiroe begins to respond, Stephenson whirls, screaming. [i]I don't care, Evelyn! I can't let this happen again! I lo-![/i] He realizes what he's called her, and his eyes go wide. The detective collapses back into his chair, broken.