During the first time Liberty wheeled Duncan out for some fresh air downstairs, Duncan realized that the people, who went in and out of the hospital, paid no mind that Duncan could not walk. No one gave him looks of sympathy.

Death was frequent in the hospital.

Wheelchair-bound was nothing compared to death.

“Over here, Liberty.”

With Liberty approaching, Mrs. Lewis stopped and beckoned at her.

Duncan tensed his facial muscles as if the world owed him.

While Liberty was talking with