Before I knew it another week went by and I was feeling better than ever. I attended every doctor's appointment and made sure to do some light exercises to increase my endurance and strength. "So, are all my tests still coming back normal?" I asked Jessica in her office. "Yup!" she said, beaming with excitement. "All of your hard work is paying off." "I feel stronger already," I said, showing Jessica my little muscles. "Great!" she exclaimed. "Even though you're not one hundred percent, I think you're fit enough to carry Arthur's pup." I swallowed hard. It was getting closer now that I was feeling better. I didn't want Jessica to see my apprehension, so I thanked her and left. After I was in my room, I figured I had earned some relaxation. The bookshelf was full and I hadn't had much

