Early the next morning.

Hansen got bundled into the car by his son and daughter-in-law and whisked off to the hospital.

It was time for his annual senior checkup, and Andre stuck by his dad's side the

whole way.

Henry had his own appointment too-unfortunately, that meant a blood test.

As if fate was having a laugh, Hansen needed his blood drawn as well.

So there they were: grandpa and grandson, sitting shoulder to shoulder at the lab counter. "Henry first," the nurse said.

Henry watched, eyes huge, as a needle pricked another kid's arm. He

immediately shrank back, clutching his own arm, looking like he was ready to bolt. "No, no, no~"

Andre scooped him up quickly. "Come on, let's show Grandpa how brave you are. My boy's the toughest, right?"

But Henry shook his head like a drum. He was ready to make a break for it.

impossible, Andre tried his luck with the big one. "Dad, how about you go first? Show

to set an

keeping a firm but gentle hand on his dad's shoulder. "Sit, Dad.

in. Henry, clinging to

filling the tubes. He

had to look away,

"Ask Grandpa if

almost in a whisper: "Does

teeth, but smiled. "Not at all! See, Grandpa's just fine. Almost feels like

Grandpa was done, it was Henry's

gently offered his chubby arm to the nurse. This time, Henry didn't put up much

sneaking glances at Grandpa-was

felt something wet and cold on his arm

to

and them, holding Henrot

one hand and covering Mia's eyes

stared as the needle

his own

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