Derek wasn't sure how to answer that because in some ways, he was very much like Peter. But not completely. The differences were hidden still deep inside where he couldn't let himself get hurt again. And he had a feeling this was going to lead to him being hurt, so he would be careful showing it. Cautious. Calculating. how to wear a smile and say the right things while taking in the world around him to figure out his advantage if things went south.

He just shook his head. This was his best move - for now. So he would stay. Only speak the truth so she wouldn't hear his heart jump, and figure out how to keep Laura from burning out and try to find the sister he remembered somewhere inside of her.

"I'm here now."