Chapter 39

Bruce's POV

Time Skip... A Couple Weeks Later...

  Liz has done so well in all of her sessions and Brock seems to think so too. He realized who I was and has backed off of hitting on Liz. He keeps it professional now and I'm grateful for that. I don't need a lawsuit on my hands because Hulk went after Liz's physical therapist while she was in the hospital. Imagine the headlines that would come about because of that... oh lordy... Breaking Harlem haunts me everyday of my life. 

   Brock looks at Liz and I with a small smile on his face. "Well the good news is Elizabeth, you don't need to stay in the hospital any longer. Becky, your lead doctors, and I all had a meeting this morning to discuss your progress. I still need to see you for sessions three times a week for a few more weeks but as an outpatient rather than an inpatient. You're well enough to go home and start to slowly ease back into normal life. Well there's no such thing as normal but you know what I mean." 

   I nod and extend a hand out for him to shake, which he does so reluctantly. "Thank you for the good news and for helping Liz be successful in her recovery. We will see you again for her next session. I plan on attending the rest of them just so you know." I can see him tense up slightly but he does his best not to let his fear show. He nods. "Understood. Again, congrats on the progress Elizabeth." She politely thanks him and he leaves the room. She slowly makes her way over to me and hugs me gently. I ruffle her hair and kiss her on the forehead. "I'm so proud of you Liz. You're definitely a lot stronger than me."

    She giggles. "That's not true, we're both equally as strong. Thank you though, I love Bruce." I smile and peck her on the lips. "I love you too. Now let's get that paperwork done for Becky so we can actually go home." I lead help into a wheelchair and wheel her back to the room since I can tell she's tired from her intense session. We work on the paperback for a half hour, wait for Becky for a little while after that, and then we're free to go. I thank Becky for being so good to Liz and am thrilled to hear that Liz made yet another friend in her. You need all the true friends you can get in this crazy world. 

    Tony volunteered to call Happy to pick us up. Happy is friendly as always and drives us back to the tower. I texted everyone in a group chat to give Liz and I some time alone to settle in before popping in for visits. We're both really tired and want a little while to ourselves. Not too long after we get home anyways, Liz collapses into bed and falls asleep quickly. I take her cue after I put her things from the hospital way and take a shower. Speaking of showers, I need to remind Liz to take one later. I love her more than life itself, but I can tell that she needs a shower. I think she could too but was just too tired to even walk to the bathroom. 

Hoped that you guys liked this chapter! :) -Mary