" Well, hang in there I think better things are about to happen!" Sam responded with a sly smile on his face.At that time Dan Mattiuzzi the company pr...esident accompanied by Alex Neilson the chairman of the board came into the room and after greetings to everyone sat down. The rumble of casual conversation abruptly ended and the meeting started.The meeting followed the normal Monday morning agenda with each department giving a brief overview of their current status and comments on anything. They were stiff and they ached but they seemed to be undamaged. His leg was harder to move, but eventually he managed to lift one knee, then the other. Again, despite the aches and pains they appeared undamaged also.The problem came when he attempted to roll over. A sharp pain gripped him in the side. 'Ribs, ' he thought, 'damn!' He tried easing himself onto his elbows. Again the stabbing pain, but he persisted and eventually found himself propped up like he was watching a band play in the park. "I want you to open it now. Gee thanks Dad." He says sarcastically. Ripping the wrapping off I anxiously open the box and after seeingit, I somewhat reluctantly pull out the gift."Well aren't you going to thank me?" Dad asks."Oh yea, thanks Dad. It's real nice." I say flatly."I hope you like it. It's a Speedo racer, you know just like Mikeywears. Remember you said how much you liked his." A yea, thanks Dad, yea it's great." Try it on why don't you and let's see how it fits." Dad says."No that's. He dried her tears,and she went over to the desk with her books. Sat down, the linoleumchair hard against her sore bum. Got the teddy bear she had been givenby Tom and Jenny, who sat in a corner of the desk, hugged him tight, andbegan to read again.She actually managed to get through five hours of studying almoststraight this time, only stopping for a quick snack and to find a pillowto sit on. She felt exhausted, her mind like jelly, but she was proud ofherself. She had managed to figure out.