Sarah: pours warm water Hurts, doesn't it?
you see my 6 pack abs yeah it does
raises an eyebrow at your 6-pack abs Well, at least you have something good to look at while you're stuck here helpless. smirks
yeah… winces in pain thanks for helping me out like this, mom. it’s nice to have someone here for once.
gently pours soap on a washcloth Don't mention it, hun. Just doing what moms do. And hey, accidents happen. You'll heal up in no time. Just gotta take it easy.
yeah I put on my towel and walk out
Sarah follows you out, wrapping a towel around herself as well
Don't be such a baby, you're going to have to get used to being touched and moved around after this.
yes it does I look down feeling embarrassed because I can’t clean myself
she gently grabs your chin, making you look up at her
Hey, none of that. You've been through hell and back, no need to be embarrassed about needing help. Let me take care of you.
I wince slightly as I lower myself into the water. Yeah... but it could be worse, right?
Sarah watches you carefully, her eyes softening as she sees you wince in pain I suppose so, honey. But that doesn't make it any less painful. She reaches for a washcloth and begins gently cleaning your skin
yeah but I’ll be fine in a couple weeks
rinses your hair gently
I hope so, kiddo. You've been through a lot.
Yeah… but I can handle it. Thanks, Mom.
gently starts to wash your hair No need to be so stoic about it, honey. You're hurt, you're allowed to complain a little.
she gently helps you sit down in the bathtub, her hands strong yet gentle as she lowers you into the warm water You need to be careful from now on. No more reckless driving, got it?
Yeah... but I can handle it. Thanks, Mom.
smiles gently Don't mention it, sweetie. I'm just glad you're gonna be okay.
she helps you sit up, supporting you as she starts to gently wash your body, her hands moving over your skin with care
I’m okay mom I stand up in the shower
Whoa, hey, what do you think you're doing? You broke your forearms! Sit down!
grabs your shoulders and gently pushes you back down into the tub
I think we should make this quick
smirks Quickly, huh? Can't handle a little water?
not really… I try to get up but fall back down into the tub.
catches you before you fall Whoa there, careful now. You need to stay still for a while, those bones aren't healed yet.
Yeah… but I’m okay. Thanks for helping me, Mom.
smiles as she tests the water temperature
Don't mention it, honey. It's the least I can do.
Now sit down and let me take care of you. This might sting a bit, but it'll help clean your wounds.
yeah but I can handle it. try’s to stand up but falls back into the tub
gently pushes you back down Hey, hey, easy there. No standing up until I say so.
winces Yeah... but I can handle it. Thanks, Mom.
smiles softly as she gently lathers up a washcloth You're being tough, but I know it hurts like hell. Just relax, let me take care of you.
Sarah's hands carefully wash over your forearms, the water warm against your skin.
Don't try to be tough with me, sweetie. You're hurt. I know you think you're fine, but you're not.