Although Kirk wasn’t back quite as fast as he’d implied he would be, he did return before Tony was due to be released, much to Tony’s relief. While Kirk was gone, the doctor had checked on Tony, pronounced him able to leave, and then gave him instructions for taking care of his wounds as well as prescriptions for antibiotics and painkillers.
“The cavalry has arrived,” Kirk announced as he came into the room, handing Tony a bag containing jeans, long-sleeved T-shirt, and all the other necessities.
Tony took the bag, doing his best not to let Kirk know how weak he felt as he started toward the bathroom. Apparently he was unsuccessful, because Kirk was beside him seconds later, carefully putting one arm around his waist to help him walk. Of course, being Kirk, he had to smirk and ask if Ton
