Laurie is the younger sister of Tony Stark, abandoned as a mutant child by Howard, Laurie grew up and thrived at Xavier's School for the Gifted. Whilst she and Tony remained close through her youth she never saw Howard again. Now years later, after been giving a lead by Elena Wayne, Laurie follows it to Rio in search of the love of her life. Bruce Banner never expected to see her again, but here she is Laurie, sat in his kitchen drinking his tea. (Book Two: Infinite Defenders Series)