Personal space was not something that Nicholas wanted to give Mattie at the moment. He was right on her heels as she headed for the door. "Mattie," he said again, "It's okay! He's...well, I mean, I get-- agh. He's changed. Oh my God, that sounds so bad, but it's true. He saved my life. He...he saved my life. I mean, I know he tried to kill you, but he was...different then. He wasn't right in the head. He saved my life, he...if it weren't for him, I wouldn't even be standing here talking to you."