“You are such a mother.” Ann said taking AJ from me, “Come on, I’ll feed you while your mom fusses over Ben.”
“Dub his gums with some milk too. I forgot I had chilly on my thumb when he put it in his mouth.”
“That’s why he looks so upset.”
“Joe, why is he still bleeding?”
“Today’s transition and training was more violent than yesterday. He’ll heal up in due time.”
“Don’t fret Lee, I’m fine,” Ben offered with a beaming smile. I didn’t get how he’d blocked out the pain. It was either he was too happy to let it get to him, or he was really high on something.
Maria walked past Joe with a bowl of water in her hands, bumping him in the process. “Training! It looked like you guys were taking turns trying to kill him!” She pulled Ben down on the couch, “take off your shirt!” She ordered.
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