A/n back after a little over four years. I know it's been a really long time, forgive me, please. Please read and review.

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"This is a very good breakfast, thank you, Mark," Cheryl commented. The two of them were sitting in the kitchen of the beach house.

"You're quite welcome. So I was thinking that we could go see Steve around 9:00? Give us both a chance to shower and freshen up?" Mark suggested.

"Sounds good to me," she agreed. At 9:00 that morning Cheryl and Mark walked into Community General ready to see the progress Steve had made overnight.

"Morning, son," Mark greeted his son.

"Hey, Dad. Hey Cheryl. Did you two get some sleep?"

"Yes," Cheryl answered.

"How are you feeling?" Mark questioned.

"Better, Dr. Robb said that he was probably going to move me from the ICU later today if I continue making progress," Steve told them. He reached for the pitcher of water but couldn't make his hand grasp the handle.

"Here let me," Mark said, filling the glass with water and holding it so Steve could sip from it.

"Thanks," Steve said grudgingly. "Damn hands won't work right," he added as an afterthought.

"It's to be expected you were involved in an explosion. You'll get the use of your hands back with some physiotherapy," Mark said. Reaching over Cheryl patted Steve's shoulder.

"Just think of it this way, maybe you'll get a pretty woman to work with you," she said laughing. Giving a short laugh Steve graced her with a smile.

"Not half as beautiful as you," he replied. Cheryl blushed at the compliment. A knock at the door caught their attention.

"Hey Jess, come on in," Steve called.

"Hey Big Guy, how are you doing this morning?" Jesse asked, reading his chart.

"I've been better, but better than yesterday," Steve answered honestly.

"Glad to hear your feeling better. 'Manda said she'd stop by later today," Jess told the other man.

"Good, I'd like that," Steve answered.

"Well I'd love to stay and chat, but I have to go cover some doctor's shift in the ER. Jeez some people think spending time with their son who's in the hospital is more important than their job," Jesse joked giving Mark a smile. Mark laughed at his protégé's sarcasm.

"It's much appreciated, Jess. How about you come over for dinner at the beach house tomorrow to make up for it?" Mark offered. Jesse's eyes lit up like it was Christmas and his birthday all rolled into one.

"Sure!" Jesse cried excitedly as he gave Mark a smile before turning and heading for the door.

"See you later, Jess," Steve called.

"Bye, Jess," Cheryl echoed.

"Bye guys," Jesse called back. The room fell silent until Steve yawned. He blushed and tried to hide it.

"Sorry," he apologized.

"No need to apologize, son. You're still pretty weak. Get some rest, Cheryl and I will be here," Mark reassured as he gently brushed some of Steve's hair out of his face. Nodding Steve allowed his eyes to drift close and him to slip into a peaceful sleep.

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One Week Later

"It's good to have you home," Amanda said as she settled herself next to Steve in a deck chair at the beach house.

"It's good to be home," Steve replied.

"So how's physiotherapy going?" she asked.

"It's going good, the docs confident that I should have full use of my hands in a couple of months," Steve answered.

"That's great," Jesse commented as he walked out on to the deck, CJ slung over his shoulder. CJ was giggling at his Uncle Jesse.

"Here's your lemonade, Steve," Cheryl said as she sat down on Steve's other side and helped him hold the cup so he could have a drink. Steve was able to make his hands work enough to hold things to a degree, but he still required help.

"Thanks," he said, flashing her a smile.

"Food's ready," Mark called from the dining room. Jesse took off running into the house proclaiming that he was hungry.

"C'mon then before Jesse eats all the food," Steve said as he slowly got up and after picking up the cane he was using to help walk with his broken ankle he followed the rest of them inside, just grateful to be home.

Fin...

A/n, I know not the best ending, but I have more inspiration for my other DM story, Jesse's Girl. Please read that one and give feedback. Please read and review.