He looked toward the window.
“I know that. Doesn’t make going back easy.”
I didn’t push him.
But I finally understood why Drew had been so disappointed about that old vest.
Or at least I thought I did.
Two days later, the hospital approved a brief outdoor gathering.
Drew’s condition was stable enough that morning, and a nurse agreed to accompany us.
Before we went outside, Wade quietly pulled me aside.
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“There’s something you should know.”
He showed me the old leather vest.
“Your boy asked me to bring this.”
“I thought Dr. Harris arranged everything.”
“He arranged Drew’s surprise. Drew arranged this part.”
I stared at him.
Wade explained that Dr. Harris had told Drew about his brother after Drew asked about a small tattoo on his wrist.
The tattoo showed two motorcycle wheels with a date under them.
Drew had wanted to know why someone who loved motorcycles so much didn’t ride anymore.
