Marcus overhears a conversation between Sam and Anya. Forcing Marcus and Anya to have a conversation that has been put off for to long. Spoilers for Gear 2,3, Aspho field and Jacinto's Remnants by Karen Traviss. Warning: Depression and Dark Thoughts due to Loss of a love one.

Everyone Worried about Marcus after the events in Mercy but no one seem to think about Anya. Anya needs Marcus more than ever and he is more closed off than ever before. Marcus needs a wake up call on just how bad Anya is hurting after the war is done. (Spoils from both Gears of War 3 and Karen Traviss Novels Aspho Fields and The Slab).