After he arrived home late, he apologized to his Aunt and Uncle.The next morning, he located the spider that bit him (and kept it in a small bottle), and was worried about the after-effects of the spider-bite.When they realized Shaw had sent Emma in his place, Erik single-handedly decided to act (although Charles followed).He showed her a defensive helmet that the Russians had constructed for him - to prevent telepathic powers from "getting into his head.She is concerned, worried, and uncertain about Henry, and wondering if he is emotionally disturbed.Anxious about her marital partner, she explains how Henry""s most recent letter, the first she has had in four months, makes no sense.