If I Should Fall Behind
Inspired by one midnight craziness when everything seems possible. The title is a Bruce Springsteen's song.
Back before it all started.
I do not own the serie.
(For those who read before, this version has been updated. I had some difficulties with the chronology of the story. I apologize. But I think it would be more understandable for everyone)
One month after House's surgery (March 2000)
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The muscles of his shoulders were so tensed he thought his skin might just tear apart as he focused on the exercise. His arms were weak. His t-shirt was damped.
So hard, it was so ha- …
"Take your time" he heard somewhere. He wanted to scream.
"I ca ... I can't" he gasped for air; his hand reached for something to hold on to when his damaged body abandoned him.
The crutches fell on the floor.
Two firm hands grabbed his shoulders and helped him to the wheelchair.
"I ca-n't … an-ymore". A wounded tear rolled down his cheek.