“Now, that you’ve gotten a good look at my ass… How we’re gonna get your ass up the steps to my room?”  Ashley asks half joking, half curious.

“I don’t need much help just walk up with me, and make sure I don’t fall.” Spencer answers calmly.

Ashley is nervous as they begin, but also impressed by how well Spencer’s doing. Spencer’s pace is slow as he climbs one step at a time with Ashley by his side. Just prior to reaching the middle step Ashley grabs Spencer’s right arm to offer him more stability. He thinks about telling her he’s doing okay and doesn’t need the extra help, but he decides not to say anything because he likes that they’re she’s arm and arm. It makes him feel good. Her being willing to hold onto his damaged limb, that has been known to weird out some people, is yet another meaningful gesture in his eyes, One of so many that have endeared her to him.

The two are now inside Ashley’s room. (Exactly like Ashley’s room on the show)

“Spence, you look thirsty…you cool hangin’ here while I go get us some drinks?” Ashley asks.

Spencer nods and with that, Ashley goes back downstairs to get the drinks. Much to Ashley’s surprise upon returning it is clear to her that Spencer has decided to deviate from their normal seating arrangement where Ashley would sit somewhere and he’d sit next to or in front of her on his walker, but now he’s sitting on the edge of the bed waiting on her to sit next to him. Ashley smiles, and does just that. Without saying a word she sits next to him on his good left side, and hands him a Dr. Pepper.

“Thanks.” He opens it and takes a drink.

 “Spence, I think I should tell ya somethin’. Ashley says nervously, not wanting to waist time with small talk.

“Ash, ya don’t have to be nervous ‘bout tellin’ me somethin’, you can tell me anything.” Spencer assures her calmly.

“Ok well, when that dick head called you half a man or whatever…I was so mad! Ashley says starting to get mad again just thinking about it.

“What do ya mean what did ya wanna do? Spencer asks before taking another drink.