Claudia didn't realize she was crying until the tears were already falling.

She moved her hand to dab her eyes, worried that Jace would wake up, see her tears, and blame himself.

Sadly, her tears just wouldn't stop flowing. They were cascading faster than she could wipe them away.

Before she managed to clear her eyes, one tear fell onto Jace's face.

That single warm drop seemed to spur him awake, even in his semi- conscious state.