he who hesitates is toast

She's glad of Sharon's support, but she wouldn't blame Steve for not believing her, and starts trying to think what she'll do if he doesn't, how to adapt so they can all survive.

But he stares at her, then at Sharon, then visibly shakes himself and blows out a breath. "Okay," Steve says. "Okay. I believe you. But how-- what cover?"

"It was years ago," she says, feeling the ache as though it was just yesterday. "Before I got out. He... he helped train me. We worked together for a while."

Surely that's enough. Surely she doesn't have to tear herself wide open right here in front of them all. It has to be enough. Doesn't it?