Gavin nodded. On Gavin’s left foot, the big toe and the two that followed were burned crisp. Matthew had no idea if that kind of damage regenerated. He hoped so.
Though Gavin sat as directed, he didn’t stay seated. He saw Matthew and immediately jumped up.
From the corner of his eye, Matthew saw Randy and Henry poke their heads through the front door. “Okay?” Randy asked.
Vaughn nodded. He also pushed Gavin back down on the couch. “I got him,” Vaughn said. “You sit for a minute. Think about fixing those toes of yours.”
Matthew saw Gavin look down. When Gavin’s eyes widened in shock and surprise, Matthew almost choked himself on a laugh. It was a hysterical bray, ridiculous even, and once started, Matthew couldn’t stop. While Vaughn knelt and solemnly began to unwind the phone cord from
