#Chapter 59: Families Ties

Aiden’s physical therapy and recovery regimen pick up in speed shortly after the semifinals match. I can’t help but marvel at his incredible resilience. The X-Rays showed that Aiden’s injury was incredibly serious, but he still managed to make incredible progress. I help Aiden with any at-home exercises that I can. I help him regain the muscle in his leg and help him with icing and heating when necessary. He always tells me that I shouldn’t have to do anything for him, but I insist. We fall into a comfortable routine. With Aiden able to move a little bit more, I feel better about returning to work. I come in and out of the rink on a looser schedule than I did before his injury, but I’m happy to at least be productive again. The team seems to be holding up better without Aiden, although his absence is still obviously felt. Aiden was typically the leader within the team. Without him, practices feel a bit more aimless and less urgent. Coach Henry does what he can to push them nonethele