Re: hospital visit: bruce/steph
[It was good to see her relax, even if it was only temporary. Bruce had no doubt that she would make enough progress that, someday soon, she'd be well enough to be released; the faith he lacked in himself he had in others.
He was genuinely pleased that Eddie and Stephanie had found happiness. He was. It brought what own life lacked into focus, but he refused to be bitter or to begrudge them a wedding and everything else they wanted. They certainly deserved it.] How are the plans going? [It was good, he thought, to focus on something positive. He nodded.] Yes, I know. I have faith in you. [It was simple, but honest. As for himself, he looked down at his hands before responding.] I'm going to try. [It was the most he could do.] I've wanted to come since I found out you were here. And I wanted to see you, too, before I [...] go.