You're not an invalid when you're still recovering from a very significant injury.

[ she purses her lips and looks at him sternly. ]

Instead of worrying, you should be milking it. [ she loops her arm with his and tugs him closer. he's not walking to the front door on his own anymore. she gently teases, ] You're not doing the whole being injured thing right, Stefan. It'd make me feel better if you were.