He Was Fine
Following the doctor’s departure, Terry’s parents explained, “You were in an accident.” “But you’re okay,” his mother continued. She clutched a moist handkerchief in her hands, her eyes swollen. “We were very concerned.”
Terry wasn’t able to keep track of the days that followed. In spite of losing a patch of hair due to stitches at the back of his head, he wanted to return to school. However, this caused him to face yet another problem.