Ryan put his hands on the side rails and, shaking now, made it onto the first step.
“That’s terrific! You have excellent balance. Remember not to look down. Always look up but be aware of what your feet are doing. You know your ladder is steady. What did I tell you about the top and the rung just below it?”
“Never step there because you have no support.” Ryan tried to back down. “I think we need to leave for the movie.”
Boon stopped him with a firm hand planted on his ass. “We have plenty of time. Now try the second step.”
Boon kept his voice calm and soothing, smiling as Ryan made the second step. “I’m proud of you!”