[donatello, meanwhile, just detaches himself from the emotion of the situation, which is a completely valid and normal way to cope. all he has to do is remove himself from the clear agony on his brother's face and focus on the facts. possible spine injury. almost certainly something skeletal that wouldn't show on clearly on an x-ray.]

I'm going to introduce the contrast. It'll feel really warm, like a hot flash. [donnie unpinched the tubing and hung up the IV and contrast bags on a hook attached to the machine, circling to the other side to tap at the display.] Dad, can you get me a syringe and a bottle from the second drawer?