Mariah waited for her next arrival with a heightened sense of anticipation. She was used to dealing with all sorts of complex people and problems, but Cori was certainly going to be one of the most unique people she had ever met. At the same time, just knowing what she had been through, Mariah felt a strong desire to protect her, give her a safe place to process all that she had been through, and to ensure she never felt like an oddity in Mariah’s presence. Grayson understood she couldn’t control what anyone else felt, but that didn’t mean she didn’t tried to channel the best of her intentions into her efforts.

~Doctor Mariah Grayson, CoP