 Michael and Maria's relationship becomes even closer when after Hank threatens Michael with a gun, he uses his powers to defend himself and leaves Hank's and ends up going to Maria's where she sees him standing out in the rain, staring at her through the window.After bringing him inside, Michael breaks down sobbing on Maria's bed and Maria just lays with him, comforting him.Hank disappeared after that incident and Michael was granted legal independence (Hank was killed by Nasedo, but Michael was unaware of this).