"I bounce better than that kid would have," he said pointedly. Glancing over, he looked at the boy who was now running off with his mother steps behind.

"He's fine," he said, waving a hand towards him. "I know which I prefer."

He smiled over to her and reached a hand out. "Hey," he said. "I'll be up and walking in no time. This is... this is good. I feel good."

And surprisingly, he meant it.