Alpha's--in a pack, they help control the betas. I watched Derek one time just growl at Isaac, and immediately knocked him back. Isaac was out for my blood, and Derek just--did something, and got him to back down.

It was...amazing.

We don't have to have one. Scott never really did...and we managed okay, most of the time.

But right now, there are three of us who have never had abilities before...and Erica, who has never been very good at controlling her blood lust. So it's going to be difficult, you know?

[He let out a breath.]

I think I'll be okay, that I've seen enough from Scott before...but seeing is different than doing.

[There is a long silence when Bruce says that, then finally--]

Everyone thinks I'm a horrible person for continuing to hold this grudge. But he makes me see red as a human, it's even worse, now.

[Horrible might be an exaggeration, but it's just...difficult.]

I'm going to try not to but--thanks for understanding. Sometimes you're the only one who does.