A/N: Hello, everyone! I realized that I never had Adam actually apologize or try to change things in his arc, and I thought it should happen. It was really, really, really hard to fit into a double drabble, and I'm not entirely happy with how it turned out, but here it is. This will be the last drabble in the Strong arc, and we can move on to other things. Honestly, it's good timing; I was just losing enthusiasm for writing this particular story line. But I'm so psyched to continue this drabble series. I realized that I'm a fifth of the way to 100 and I could totally get this there eventually! :)

Thank you to EVERYONE who read this arc, but especially those who reviewed:

Pink-Libra-Girl, Emc Superbionics, Sloane Michaels, daphrose, Asori, avengersashley, and T. F. Crosby.

You all are absolutely amazing, and have brought me so much joy. Thank you for sticking with me, and supplying the feedback that keeps me going! ^^ Love you guys!

Episode: None

Rating: K

Warnings: None

Inspiration: Adam and Chase interactions across the show.

Be the reason someone smiles today! :)

It was the fourth or fifth time I'd woken up. Almost always, Adam was there, unusually helpful and considerate. There was something guilt-like in his eyes, and I waited for him to say something. When he didn't, though, I did.

"Adam?" I asked, apprehensively.

He quickly looked over from the tower of cups he was building. "Yeah? You okay?"

"I'm fine. Could you sit down? I wanted to talk to you."

Adam sat, clearly trying to figure out what he'd done wrong. I shook my head; he really was an idiot sometimes.

"You're not in trouble. I just wanted... to know if you're alright. You're acting a little off."

Adam quirked a smile. "You're the one in the hospital bed." Then he nodded, seriously. "I'm fine. I just- wanted to say that I'm sorry. I realized, with this whole thing, that you're so much stronger than we ever acknowledge. I'm sorry." Adam bit his lip, nervously.

"Hey," I said gently, shaking off my surprise. "It's okay. I mean, I'm always saying you're stupid, when I know you're not. I guess we can both work on something." We bumped fists, sealing the deal.

And that was all we needed to say.