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Chapter 34
The adult Sammy let go of Tony Stark's injured arm. "Okay, tell me how that feels."
Tony brought his fist up to his face several times. "Stiff. Really tight."
Sammy nodded as he closed a box and walked away from the exam table that Tony sat on. "Well, it's all-new muscle. You're going to have to train it."
Tony looked at his arm and grinned. "You can't even tell. That's amazing."
Sam grinned as he turned around and used an odd device to take a reading. "Expect it to be sore for a few days, even with you keeping it in the sling. You can use it, but you'll know when to stop."
Tony continued to flex his arm. "Got it."
"This is all looking great, Tony. You could go back down to the surface if you want-"
"What? Earth?"
"Yes." Sammy nodded. "I don't see any reason for you to stay in the med bay. The healing pod has worked very well in your case."
Tony grinned, "I've always been a fast healer."
Rhodey walked into the room holding a file in his hand. "And I'm finished with my report. As promised, Doctor Samuel Bennett."
He handed it to Sam. "Thank you. I'll give it a look and send it down to Pete."
"How do you know Pete Tyler?" Tony asked.
"We're….related." Sammy smiled. "But, I also work with him."
"With? Not for?"
Sammy smiled. "With."
"Soda or Torchwood?"
"Both." Sam smiled as he opened the file to take a glance. "Excuse me."
They watched as Sam closed the door behind himself.
Tony jumped off of the examination table with the sling still hanging loosely around his neck. He continued to look at his arm and move it slowly.
"Look at this shit, Rhodes." Tony said in wonder. "There's not even any scarring."
"I bet you were looking forward to at least having one."
Tony shook his head and replied seriously. "No. I don't want anything to remind me of that shit."
Rhodey nodded, "Tony. You need to talk to someone about everything that-"
"I'm fine-"
"Like hell you are-"
"The Doc was just in here. He told me I could go home-"
"That just means your body has healed not your mind."
Tony groaned and walked away from Rhodey.
Rhodey put his hands on his hips and shook his head. "He hasn't come back has he?"
Tony lay his arm back in the sling. "Nope. But, I am not concerned."
"You're not-"
"No. I'm not." Tony said as he adjusted his sling. "It's too soon to expect him."
"What do you mean?"
Tony shrugged his shoulders and walked out of the door. "It's a Physics thing. You probably wouldn't get it."
Rhodey caught the door before it closed, "Then draw me a picture!"
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