Aaron Struggles in Physical Therapy (a Teaser from TRUE SURRENDER)

When Lonnie called them back into action, his hands were on Aaron’s hip and the back of his knee. He was exerting considerable pressure on one or the other at all times, trying to align Aaron’s gait. He kept up a running stream of directives that Aaron did his best to follow, but he couldn’t seem to fall into a steady gait pattern. If he’d not been harnessed he would have fallen with every step…

What the hell is wrong with me? I should be able to do this…

“Break!” Lonnie called, and the treadmill went still.

Aaron could feel the sweat under the harness, and his hands gripped the handlebar more tightly than they should have.

Lonnie was right in his face. “Shake it off,” he said. “Shake it out.”

Aaron shook his head, frustration continuing to mount even though they’d stopped. He rested his arms on the bar, his head down.

“The casted leg acts like a double amputation, or like two paralyzed legs.” Holly had risen, too. “It’s considerably more complex.”

“It may not come today,” Lonnie said softly.

Aaron’s head whipped up. “I’m not quitting,” he said. “Not until it does come. I don’t care how long we have to be here.”

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