The Undertaking of Adam Novak by Sofie Hern

Author:Sofie Hern [Hern, Sofie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-09-09T16:00:00+00:00

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AARON

Aaron wakes up and finds himself in a new room with Uncle Adam standing by his side and Aaron smiles. He’s always felt safe knowing his uncle is around, not that Jaycob makes him feel differently, but he thinks that Uncle Adam is super strong and brave.

“How do you like your new room?” asks Uncle Adam, looking around.

“When did I get here?”

“Your doctor said your brain is doing much better and that you’re well enough to leave the ICU. They brought you here right after they operated on your shoulder.”

Aaron can’t see his own shoulder, but does feel some numbness there. Uncle Adam lifts the bed so Aaron can sit up. The new room is bigger and with a lot fewer machines. There is an empty bed next to Aaron’s and he is glad that his is the one closest to the window.

There’s a sleep chair below the window where Uncle Adam goes to take a gift-wrapped box from his bag.

Aaron’s eyes widen and he says, “Is it Christmas already? How long was I out this time?”

This makes his uncle laugh a good long belly laugh.

“Charles stopped by while you were in surgery and brought you this.” He hands Aaron the box, wrapped with shiny red paper and a green bow. There is a card attached to it and his uncle takes it out of the small envelope and holds it up for Aaron to read.

Merry Christmas! (A tad early I know)

We wish you all the best in California, little Aaron. This is a present for you from Deborah and me. It will help us to stay in touch and it will also prevent you from getting bored. God bless you.

Love,

Charles and Deborah

Aaron smiles. He attempts to open the package with one hand and with help from his uncle the wrap comes off with ease. Aaron holds the box and his jaw drops.

“A tablet!” He’s so excited, he almost screams.

“Holy crap. Let me see.”

Aaron hands him the box.

“It’s so awesome!” Aaron can’t contain his excitement. “Can you open it, please?”

While his uncle is setting up his new tablet Rita comes in. Aaron likes that she always has a smile on her face. “Rita!”

“Hey, little man!” She goes to give him a hug.

‘“How’s the little soldier?” she asks Aaron as she removes her coat.

“Nervous.”

“You’ll be okay.” She puts her coat on a nearby chair and walks to stand next to his uncle.

“What time are you guys leaving?” She asks while Uncle Adam continues to set up the device.

“Seven-thirty.”

“How exciting!” she says.

“That's my new tablet,” Aaron tells her. He likes that Uncle Adam and Rita always stand in his range of vision so he doesn’t have to strain his eyes.

“Holy cow. That's so cool!”

“All setup, buddy,” says his uncle who puts the device on the table in front of Aaron.

“I'm going to get coffee, is that okay?” Uncle Adam asks Rita.

“Of course.”

“So,” Rita says after Uncle Adam leaves. “Why are you nervous?” She sits at the foot of the bed.

“Mostly sad.”

“How come?”

“Leaving my house and… my mom.

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