Joseph Bloodworth was just getting reaquainted with being a hero. In a way, it was a penance for the crimes of his past.
But what is he supposed to do when he wakes up within that past? Joe and Persephone must work together to stop the tragedies that occurred before, especially those that resulted from Joe's actions. They must work to stop Jez from becoming a superpowered psychopath.
They must work to build a better future.