Putting the screws to him about hurrying anywhere at this point is asking for a lot and while it'd usually be something to put him in a fouler mood, being outdoors in the brisk winter weather for once means he can take it reasonably in stride. "About fifteen minutes this way," he says, turning up the road. Granted, that's a solid fifteen minutes without your foot in a boot, but optimism is officially the new word of the day.

Still, navigating the sidewalk with crutches and one good leg is asking for a lot of positive thinking. He manages to get as far at the first curb before he has to draw up, pausing to evaluate the step down.