"I think he would enjoy the idea of you doing that, but not the actuality." Micha observed. "Appearances to the contrary, for all his eccentricities House didn't normally take pleasure in hurting those he loved. You know that as well as I."
"Perhaps talking about it with a friend will help instead? Meditation didn't help me either, I simply threw myself into what had to be done." Fighting the alien invaders. Fortunately she hadn't had to face the reality of living without Steve once the threat had passed.