but later he pushed me around the block and introduced me to every kid like I was his VIP.
Kids stared. Parents glanced away. A girl my age walked up and asked, “Why can’t you walk?” I froze. Ray crouched beside me. “Her legs don’t listen to her brain. But she can beat you at cards.” The girl grinned. “No, she can’t.” That was Zoe. My first real friend.continue reading …