Never Alone

Chapter 4 - Never Alone

Once the injured hero was finally resting as comfortable as he could in his state, all the blood cleaned from his body and his wide wound now hidden under a white bandage, Caitlin was finally able to take care of the other Flash. The older speedster was sitting shirtless on a chair in the medbay, letting the doctor take care of his ankle once she was done with the rest of his wounds; she had just finished bandaging his wounded ribs while his back injuries were already almost completely healed. As Caitlin was working, Jay kept a close eye on Barry. On the other side of the bed, Joe was sitting in complete silence, observing each movement of his foster son with eagle's eyes, taking in every detail of the boy's vitals and his breathing pattern.

''Arrgg.'' The gasp of pain escaped Jay's lips as the doctor put the ankle,that had already started to heal wrongly, in place.

''Sorry.'' She apologized softly, but not stopping in her cares.

''No need.'' His attention turned back to Barry who almost looked like he was peacefully sleeping if it wasn't for the nasal cannula sending oxygen into his system, the huge white bandage covering most of his naked torso and medical equipment on his upper body to closely follow his vitals.

Even without deep medical knowledges, a glance at the young man's vitals was all it took for everyone to confirm he wasn't in a very great shape.

''I should've stopped him from going back in the tunnels, I knew it was too late. Should've known he wouldn't listen my warning.''

''Don't beat yourself up with that, Jay, when Barry puts his mind into doing something it's not that easy to stop him. '' Reassured Caitlin, as she was bandaging the broken ankle. ''Last time we had to lock him up in the pipeline to stop him from going after Zoom.''

Jay sighed.

''You're probably right, but still...''

He paused to look at the screen in the cortex that was now playing the news for Cisco and Iris, both of them trying to keep their attention busy on something else than waiting for Barry to get better. At this distance, Jay couldn't quite see or hear everything, but he caught most of it; the rescue teams were still searching the rubbles to see if there was anyone trapped and the authorities were still trying to figure out if everyone was accounted for. Hopefully, there will be good news to tell the speedster when he'll decide to join the world of the living again.

''There you go.'' Concluded Caitlin, getting up. ''You should probably try to stay off your feet for a couple of hours and you'll be fine. How's your head? ''

''It's fine.''

Caitlin just stared at him, raising her eyebrows.

''Fine fine or speedster pride's fine?''

''It's not my first concussion, it will be fine by morning.''

Was stubbornness a side effect of the speed force or the speed force just had a type? Giving up on argumenting, Caitlin rolled her eyes and gave in.

''You're lucky you didn't hit your head harder. ''

''How's Barry?'' He said, changing the subject.

''Same.'' Sadly stated Joe's voice who heard every word they said.

''Well, considering his condition, all the blood he lost and the internal damages I took care of, it's amazing he's not getting worse. Not to mention he hit his head a lot harder than Jay, he's probably not gonna wake up for many more hours and he might be confused when he'll comes around. ''

''Guess I will be staying off my feet for a while.'' Concluded Jay, shifting in his chair 'til he was able to found the most comfortable position to watch over the younger speedster.