If I Should Fall Behind
25.
He did inventory of all muscles his movement engaged. His entire body was protesting every centimetre, but it felt good. He was tired but for the first time in months, felt almost happy.
Therapy has paid.
House ventured into the apartment, followed by his best friend. He tossed his back-pack aside and went into the kitchen for water. Both men sat on the couch and Wilson watched as his friend massaged his tired thigh absent-mindedly.
They then looked at the inelegant tetrapod cane leaned against the couch.
"Congratulations" Wilson said.
House replied nothing, grinned quickly and turned on the television.