X-Force #31

Fabian Nicieza - Writer
Tony Daniel - Artist

Opens with Jimmy talking to Kevin Doneghann, a reporter and a friend of Theresa. They are discussing Black Tom's recent attack on Flaherty (Tom's lawyer) and how Tom is dying. Cuts to Theresa handling the situation by drinking. She passes out and we see her next talking to Jimmy about her childhood. Cuts to Kevin talking to Cain Marko about Tom and we learn the history of the Cassidy's. From Sean's marriage to Maeve Rourke, how Tom loved her also, to the death of Maeve, and Tom raising Theresa. Cuts to Jimmy and Theresa talking the next day and we learn about of her life and her drinking problem which started at the age of thirteen. They talk about Tom's arrest when Theresa was fifteen and how she could not handle it. Cuts to later in the day, in a church, where Jimmy and Cain are discussing Tom. Jimmy tells Cain that if Tom turns himself in he will get the medical treatment he needs. Cain finally agrees. At Maeve Rourke's grave Tom and Theresa meet. They have a family discussion and Tom tries to make peace with his mistakes. Tom then turns himself in and life goes on.

Written by Peter Enger