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table they had set up for me.
    Katie handed me a serving plate with scrambled eggs in it and said. “Dig in Jason you will need your strength today.” I took the plate and put a portion onto my empty plate. “You will be the first to ride in the new car daddy got me Jason. I like it. Its blue.”
    “What kind of car is it?” I asked as I snagged two pieces of toast and a couple of sausages.
    “It’s an El Camino. Unfortunately daddy won't get me the Corvette I wanted. He says that’s something I can get before I go to college.” She tossed a pout in the direction of her father who chuckled and pretended to ignore her.
    “Grandpa Sam was going to get me a vehicle for my birthday but then this happened.” I waved to my legs. “Now I am pretty much useless in driving any sort of vehicle.”
    “Actually, Jason.” Dr. Grant interrupted me. “You will have a vehicle. The village is leasing a specially designed car for your use as long as you are not able to walk.”
    “Why would they do that?” I asked flabbergasted.
    “Well a lot of the members on the council are ashamed at what happened to you.” Dr. Grant said. ‘This is the nineteen seventies not the eighteen hundreds and we should not have any issues with racial differences. You did nothing more than to attempt to protect my daughter from an abusive person. From what I hear this Steve’s father is one of the biggest bigots in the area and that's where his son got his attitude from. You could have rightfully sued the village for what happened Jason and they are grateful your Grandfather did not pursue the issue.” He handed me the milk so I could pour myself a glass.
    “That’s very nice of the council sir. Will the vehicle be ready when I get out of the hospital?” I bit the end off a sausage.
    Katie spoke up and said. “We are supposed to go get the vehicle for you after your swimming therapy today Jason. Like I said the weekend is fully planned. You will probably be glad to get back to the hospital on Sunday night.”
    “I doubt that.” I grumbled and the whole family laughed.
    Mrs. Grant spoke up for the first time. “It will only be a couple more weeks Jason. Your grandfather is working on getting your room finished. I have been out there a couple times to help your grandmother with the interior. She is such a sweet woman.”
    “Mimi is great and she keeps Grandpa Sam in a flat lope twenty-four hours a day.” I said grinning.
    “How old is your grandfather, Jason?” Mrs. Grant wanted to know.
    Dr. Grant spoke up. “He turns eighty-six this year dear.”
    “Eighty-Six? My lord he doesn’t look a day over fifty!” Mrs. Grant exclaimed.
    “He says he owes it to clean living, Mrs. Grant. And running from my grandmother every time she gets her tick up at him.” I said grinning. They laughed again at what I had said.
    Katie jumped up and started clearing off the dishes from the table but Mrs. Grant stopped her. “I will do that Katie you and Jason better get a start on your day.”
    “Ok mother and thank you. I am not sure when we will get home. I want to take Jason up to Ogdensburg and have a look at a late birthday present for him.” She reached for my jacket and tossed it to me then she put her own jacket on.
    “When was your birthday Jason?” Mrs. Grant asked.
    “It was the eighteenth of September Mrs. Grant.” I said “Two weeks after the beating.”
    “That’s a shame that you missed it this year.” Mrs. Grant said. “Ok run along you two and don’t be too late tonight.
    “We won’t Mama.” Katie said as she rolled me out the door.
    Once outside I spoke to Katie. “You don’t need to get me anything for my birthday. Besides I haven’t gotten you anything.”
    “Your waking back up was enough of a gift for me, Jason.” She said softly.
    We arrived at the school and Katie helped me get back into my chair. "I really like your car Katie. Not too sporty and just enough of the look of a truck to make me feel at