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The venerable X-Men member Wolverine leads a long and frequently difficult life. He keeps the most terrible bits of his past to himself; he has seen and lived a lot. Now, though, he's let Jean Grey, a strong telepath, access his worst memories and view the bits of his past he's kept buried away.
With Jean serving as an anchor, Jean Grey and Charles Xavier assist Wolverace "send his consciousness back through time," in Life of Wolverine #1. This is not a straightforward chore; Jean must completely grasp Logan's ideas and emotions—even those he cannot recall. For Wolverine, Jean embodies a great degree of trust.
Though Jean Grey is among the most strong telepaths in the Marvel Universe, her psychic ability is only one factor enabling this. That is the amazing degree of confidence Wolverine places in her. He trusts her enough to allow her to see and recall his worst, darkest times.
Jean Grey and Wolverine have always had a particular bond. Over the years, they have been both romantically involved on and off; their bond is strong. But their relationship goes beyond romance in Life of Wolverine #1.
Jean sees everything: the death of his wife, Itsu, his time with Weapon X, and all the ups and downs of his life as she wanders across Wolverines memories. She runs across all the "blessings and curses" that have molded him. It's a degree of closeness beyond simple love.
When Jean works through all of his memories, Wolverine does not ask her to forget them. Rather, he insists she remembers. This is an enormous act of vulnerability and trust. She can manage the truth, even the most difficult bits, he knows. He depends on her to keep those memories safe and to comprehend him.
There has been suffering on Wolverine's path. He lives in dread of his own ability and has been used and controlled. Still, the X-Men and the people he has met along the way have helped him grow personally. He has developed deep relationships, and Jean Grey has always been central in his development.
Jean Grey is now guardian of Wolverine's most challenging memories. She is the only one aware of his whole life—both the positive and the negative. This is evidence of the love they have—a love transcending mere romance. This love is based on acceptance, knowledge, and unflinching support.