After Raw, Dolph isn't sure which of them are happier to return to the hotel- himself or Zack. "You want a shower?" he asks Zack, hesitating in the bathroom doorway. Zack's currently sitting on the edge of the bed, his head lowered towards his chest. The only response Dolph gets is a quick headshake and vague wave of Zack's hand, Dolph releasing a breath as he turns and enters the bathroom, taking it as encouragement to go ahead and get ready for bed first.
He's in the process of shampooing his hair with the damage treatment specialized stuff Zack had found for him when he'd grown really concerned for his bleached hair's health when he remembers a conversation he'd had with Wade a few weeks ago, after Heath had faced Rusev. "What did he say, shoulder rubs really help?" he mumbles, brushing his hair out of his eyes. "Hmm..." He had noticed Zack favoring his arms more and more since the last match against Rusev, something that had increased his worry. Relieved that he had actually remembered something Wade said, he finishes washing his hair and gets out of the shower, drying off quickly before pulling some clothes on. "Hey, kid?"
Zack is already ready for bed, blinking lazily over the top of his phone. "Yeah, bro?" He shifts, grimacing a bit when his arm protests even that little bit of a movement. If Dolph had doubted his idea before, it's wiped away at this so he sits down next to Zack on the bed. "What's up?"
Dolph examines his arm, taking in how it's still inflamed from being held in the submission for so long. He grits his teeth and wishes he could do something about Rusev, finally shaking his head. Swatting Zack on the side, he motions with his head. "Roll over, kid. Let's see what we can do about that."
"What?" Zack mumbles, his phone slipping out of his lax fingers as Dolph takes it and lays it on the bedside table. "Uh, bro-" He quiets when Dolph stands over him, tapping his arm impatiently. "What're you going to do?" he mumbles even as he works through the stiffness and discomfort to roll onto his stomach. "Ugh..."
As soon as he's settled, Dolph grips Zack's shoulder and begins to lightly rub. Listening to Zack's breaths, he applies more pressure, slowly kneading the muscles and tendons there. He's careful not to cause him more pain, relieved when it seems to help- Zack's breathing evens out and his body relaxes into the bedding. "You falling asleep on me, kid?" he asks softly, unsurprised when there's little more of a mumbled moan into the pillow in response. He laughs and slows down the massage, stroking down Zack's arm a couple of more times before leaving him be to rest.
Padding over to the lamp, he shuts it off before collapsing into bed and rolling over, resting an arm over Zack's lax body and pulling him closer, pressing a kiss to his arm. Zack stirs slightly and sighs. "Thanks, bro."
"Any time, kid," he whispers back, tilting Zack's face out of the pillows and lightly kissing him on the lips. "Good night."
"Night," Zack hums, falling asleep with a smile on his face.
Dolph smiles too, closing his eyes.