Zachary's return to Merseyside was anything but quiet.
Though he was technically still in recovery, his schedule filled up fast. He landed in Liverpool late Tuesday night, and by the next morning—Wednesday, 29th May 2019—he was back at Melwood.
At 9:00 AM sharp, he was already stepping into the bright, antiseptic calm of Melwood's medical wing. The familiar hum of equipment and faint scent of antiseptic greeted him like an old companion.
Dr. Andrew Massey was already waiting for him, dressed in Liverpool's dark-red training kit, a clipboard in hand. Flanking him were two club physiotherapists—Paul Small and James Molyneux—both of whom had reviewed Aspetar's detailed recovery briefings.
Massey smiled as he stepped forward. "Morning, Zach. Welcome back."
Zachary returned the smile and extended a hand. "Good to be back, Doc."
"Let's see what five months in the best sports hospital in the world have done for you," Massey quipped, gesturing toward the treatment bed.
