She smiles at the whining. She knew that was coming. Elektra has to remind herself that this won't take very long. She'll heal in a few days. This will all be behind them. The present isn't so easy to dismiss when he's looking at her like that. Her expression softens further. In Frank she finally found a kindred spirit. She finally didn't have to worry about rejection or losing his favor over something outside her control. With him she finally had some idea of what it was like to be cared for unconditionally; perhaps even loved if she ever let herself fancy that she could be by anyone for longer than a few minutes. She always pushes that thought down before it can get too far.

"Good because I don't want to be alone anymore." Her eyes brighten tellingly. That's what it comes down to. Why else would she be so stupid? She's so scared of being alone she rather get stabbed than risk losing what affection she's managed to get.