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.

Andre tried his luck with the big

at himself, incredulous. "Me? Your old man? You want me to set an example for your son? That little rascal?"

gentle hand on his dad's shoulder. "Sit, Dad.

a sigh, Hansen settled in. Henry, clinging to

the tubes. He even managed a grin for Henry.

had to

"Ask Grandpa

almost in a

"Not at all!

done, it was Henry's

arm to the nurse. This time, Henry didn't

sneaking glances at Grandpa-was he really telling

and cold on his arm and turned to look,

bear to

and them, holding Henrot

with one hand and covering

as the needle slid

his own

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