Part Sixteen

John + Home =

YES!



Finally, John came home the next week. As promised, I didn’t say anything about Tristin or what he taught me. When I first saw him at the hospital, I gave him a running hug that almost toppled him.

“John!” I shouted. “I’m so glad you’re better!”

John ruffled my hair. “I see you’re doing well also. Be careful, or your big bear hug will have me back in bed,” he joked. I let go of him anyway.

“Trev said you have stuff to show me,” I said cheerfully. John’s eyes glinted with that darkness again.

“Maybe later,” he said dismissively. “I’m starving! This hospital food gets boring quickly.”

When we arrived at Applebee’s, John’s group was there to meet us. Trev, Brenda, Em, Rosa, Levi, and Crash greeted John enthusiastically. The happy emotions continued througout the meal.



I’m so glad my big brother is safe.

Next: Dad.