Chapter FourteenThree days had passed since Rico and Jean arrived at the front door of Paul's secluded cabin. True to form, Rico had continued to improve at a rapid clip. His rib cage was sore, but regular breathing was no longer painful. While a hearty belly laugh would have hurt, that was something Rico didn't have to worry about. His left shoulder was also sore but was mostly pain free, if he moved his arm slowly and avoided reaching above his shoulder. Finally, his right leg still hurt when he walked without his cane, which he was able to do, albeit with a limp, if he moved slowly and deliberately.
Jean had been a big help in changing his bandages, keeping his wounds clean, and pestering him to take his antibiotics and keep off his feet as much as possible. The only time they were apa
