You can start reading everything while you’re bumming around with nothing to do.” “I’m not bumming around.” Colton pretended to pout, but there was an edge to it, like he really was hurt. “I’m healing. It’s important.” He rolled his eyes after he spoke. “It is important, and you’re right. I’m sorry. You are healing. And you’re doing very well so far. Your doctor is going to be proud.”

