I walked through the base and bit my lip as I looked around for my husband. A week ago he had been in a fight which caused him to become paralyzed from the waist down. I made my way to the work out room and I let out a sigh as I saw him trying to use his robotic legs. I saw him fall forwards and I slowly walked towards him and helped him stand.
"Thanks." He said as I helped him stand up.
"Take your time..... you don't have to get it right the first time." I said as I helped him stand.
"Why do you stay?" He asked as he looked at me.
"Why wouldn't I?" I asked as I looked up at him.
"I can't walk.... I can't feel my legs.... I'm not the man you married." He said as he looked away.
I gently grabbed his face and forced him to look at me.
"Of course you are. Are you not James Rhodes? Did I not marry you five years ago?" I asked with a smile.
"I can't walk." He said in a whisper.
"You think I care about that? I didn't marry you because you could walk.... I married you because I love you..... with or without the use of your legs." I said as I leaned up and gently kissed him.
"I love you Mrs. Rhodes." He said with a smile.
"And I love you.... now let's go again... and slower this time." I said with a smile.
He kissed my forehead and then allowed me to put my arms around his waist to help him stand up straight. I sent him a smile as I helped him slowly walk.
