Chapter 56 The Art Of Honesty

"No, no, that's fine, you don't have to put too much pressure on yourself." His mother said from one of his sides, Kelly was on the other side and they were helping him learn how to walk again.

"It's exhausting." He said giving up. "Can we do this some other day when I feel like it?"

They led him back to the bed.

"You're never ready for anything." Helena said shaking her head at him.

"I'd thought you'd begin treating me better after I almost lost my life." He said.

"Xander!" Mrs Hanks said hitting him on the arm sharply.

He winced and rubbed the spot. "What was that for now?" He asked her.

"You shouldn't joke about your near death experience, it was hard enough for me too and everyone." She said.

He wrapped an arm around her "you're so sweet aren't you?" He said.