Chapter ten
A WEDDING
Over a week later, Jesse shouted instructions to Gabriella. “Move your ankle up and down.” Gabriella obeyed. “That’s it. Nice and slow. Now up and out. Do it a few times.” He nodded. “Great. Now rotate your ankle. I want nice, big circles.” Gabriella followed his instructions easily.
“It’s healed, Jesse. I don’t know why I need to keep doing these exercises, especially today of all days. Aren’t you going to Bella and Marco’s wedding this morning?”
He nodded. “Sure, but we still have a few hours. Plenty of time.” He moved further away from her. “The goal of these exercises is to strengthen your ankle. If we make it stronger, you’re less vulnerable and it puts you at a lower risk of re-injury. But it looks as though you can walk on it now. It’s been a week and your
