Here is another chapter!
Coming home from the hospital was interesting, to say the least. Since my cast went a little above the knee, it was hard to maneuver into the car. After twenty minutes, we gave up and had Thor fly me home. Flying with Thor was really fun! It is surprisingly relaxing. We even beat the others back. When I hobbled into the den, there was a surprise waiting for me.
The armchair was covered in fluffy pillows and blankets. A mini-fridge had been installed. Upon closer examination, it was filled with chocolate milk and sweet tea, my all-time favorite drinks. Tons of snacks were piled into a box next to the fridge. I saw a giant stack of all my favorite movies by the T.V.
I turned around and saw everyone standing expectantly in the doorway. They obviously took a long time preparing the room for my arrival. I was so lucky to have these people as my friends.
"You guys are seriously the best people ever. Group hug?" I ask, and hold out my arms. Everybody rushes over, even Tony, and surrounds me in an awesome hug. They let go, and a Disney movie marathon begins, with Lion King of course.
It had been about three weeks into having my cast. Everybody had signed and drawn on it. I liked the way everybody's name and pictures blended so easily together. What I liked even more was Bruce's transformation. He was holed up in the lab less frequently, and more out with everyone else. I even noticed how he got irritated less easily, and laughed a lot more.
"Hey Bruce," I say. He and I were in the kitchen, he making pasta and I doing Pre-Cal.
"What?" he asks as he stirs the sauce.
"I'm really proud of you. I can tell you are letting go. You seem happier, and more at ease. You are officially losing your baggage." I compliment, with a huge grin on my face.
Bruce smiles back, his grin lighting up his whole face. "Thanks. Life is less heavy when you aren't carrying a giant green suitcase around." He replied.
I laugh and get back to my homework.