A/N: -peers sheepishly into the fanfic world- Ah, hello, there. I really have no excuse for vanishing so long. I had mission trip and youth conference, but the truth is, I've been devoting all my energy to Thinking, which, at the same time, simply refuses to be written. It's incredibly frustrating. I'm trying, though.

Thanks to the wonderful Pink-Libra-Girl for reviewing the last chapter. I hope you like where I take this. :)

Episode: Aftermath of Commando App

Rating: K+

Warnings: Nothing huge. I just assumed Chase got pretty beat up in the football game. He did have about six guys tackle him, after all, and bionics can only go so far.

Inspiration: I know we often don't see them get home, and that they have to tone down the violence for kids, but I feel like they should get hurt a LOT more than they do. I also decided, kind of on the lack of focus on it, unless it's really serious, the kids tend to patch themselves up. Maybe Davenport just doesn't notice. Maybe they don't want to be fussed over. Maybe it's considered good first-aid training. Who knows? That's kind of where this one came from, though, because I couldn't see Tasha standing for that.

Oh, and for anyone wondering why Chase isn't in the lab, I figured the bed was more comfortable to rest on, even if he needs to sleep in his capsule. Plus, as a person who loves privacy, I thought Chase needed some, especially while he tried to work through not having been himself all day. Whoo, details!

Be the reason someone smiles today! :)

Tasha peeked into a spare room. Chase lay on the bed, staring almost dreamily at the ceiling. She knew already that particular look didn't mean Chase's mind was idle, but rather that it was racing.

She stepped inside, first-aid kit under one arm, startling Chase. "Leo told me what happened. I wanted to make sure you were alright."

Clear surprise in response. "Thanks, but I already treated everything serious."

Tasha frowned. "And, you're used to that. No one taking care of your injuries."

"Yeeees?" Chase responded, hesitantly.

Tasha shook her head firmly. "Get unused to it. I'm not going anywhere."