Chapter 38

The doctor introduced himself before he held up one slide and put it in front of a viewer. “As you can see, Moe has lots of bones, and a pair of human hands.” He showed Cody the lighter outlines on the dark sheet. He slid it into a large envelope. “You can keep this one.” He then brought up Peter’s film and showed Cody the bones throughout his body. Finally, he showed them Cody’s X-ray. He pointed out a few things that were different on his. Some bones had places where they’d healed from previous injuries. He asked Cody if he’d broken bones before. Cody told him about times when he was hurt, but he never went to a doctor or hospital. Fortunately, the previous fractures wouldn’t require corrective surgery.

After the appointment Peter suggested they go for an ice cream. He gave Cody a hug and promised him he would never be hurt by anyone, ever again.