The Russian sinks into Bruce's brain and soothes him slightly, but not enough to ease the darkness of the dream. His mother appears covered in blood and reaching out for him. "Bruce...why did you hurt us...why? What did we do to hurt you." He swallows hard and reaches for her. "I didn't...mom please I didn't mean it. I'm trying to be better....I don't want to hurt anyone." His mother reaches out and slides a bloody hand down his face and jolting Bruce awake. For a second he can't move and then a familiar scent sinks in. "Tasha," he says as he reaches up to wipe blood off his face, "why am I covered in blood?"