“Besides playing like a badass, you’re really smart, little bunny.”

“Can you watch your language? He’s only five!” Manu scolded.

“Now, please—follow me,” the nurse tried to take control again.

I set Jimi back in the wheelchair. It felt strange seeing him there when his legs worked perfectly. They treated him like he was fragile, but he looked so strong. If this was him at his worst, I couldn’t imagine how powerful my boy was at full strength.

As they moved ahead—the nurse ...