Damien
Its like she's become a work in progress, there are glimmers of the con woman we knew before the cage but she's not there yet. But the fact she's been able to trust Kirk is a major step and once she's able to take a job it'll be another step forward.
Edward is not losing hope. She did mention it happened before especially. But she was at her happiest so we can only hope that she won't lose her smile even with him gone.