She couldn't even wrap her mind around the concept that she was on a date non-date with someone who's alter ego was named "The Hulk". If The Hulk really did like he said he did, and saved so many lives. How could Bruce call him a monster? Emily didn't really understand it.
"If there's one thing I've learned from my friends? It's never easy to be the hero." It was the reason they were all so damaged in Emily's estimation.