I guess it's just back to the status-quo, isn't it? (He gets irritated and waves a hand, the flames going out.)

If that's all you wanted it to be, then you're in great shape to find a replacement.

(Cross needs a drink, badly. His head hurts, his face hurts, everything just hurts. It's so rare that he loses his temper in such a way, and in the state that he's in, it can't be great.)

I'm not Madison, so either punch me or leave me alone. Either way, I don't care.