Chapter 7 - Ethan Attempts To Stand Up On Paralyzed Legs
Ethan gripped the armrests of his wheelchair, his knuckles digging deep into the leather as he prepared to defy medical odds.
“Mr. Vance, wait! Your muscles haven't supported your body weight in a decade and a half; take it slow,” Dr. Miller cautioned.
“I’ve waited fifteen years too long, Doctor,” Ethan gritted his teeth, channeling every ounce of his remaining willpower.
He pushed down hard against the footrests, straightening his knees as his torso lifted out of the wheelchair seat.
Sarah gasped, clapping her hands over her mouth as Ethan stood fully upright under the brilliant California sunlight.
His legs trembled violently beneath his tailored suit trousers, threatening to buckle under the sudden physical strain.
Maya stepped close, grabbing his left hand to provide a steady, unbreakable anchor of support and balance.
“You can do it, Grandpa... Mommy said you were the strongest man in the whole wide world,” Maya encouraged sweetly.
Ethan stood tall for three full seconds before his knees finally gave out, catching himself safely in Dr. Miller’s arms.
“We did it... I stood up on my own two feet for the first time since the fire,” Ethan laughed through his tears.
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