Chapter 16 - THE DAY ETHAN RETURNEDTen years later, Ethan returned to the city.
He expected to see the same parade.
Instead, he saw something completely different.
Hundreds of people filled the street.
Children in wheelchairs.
Children with walkers.
Veterans.
Elderly people.
Families.
Everyone moving together.
At the front was Addie.
Now eighteen years old.
She was still in her decorated wheelchair.
But the blue ribbons had been replaced.
Now she had silver stars.
Just like the first day.
Ethan smiled.
Addie saw him.
“Mr. Walker!”
She rolled toward him.
“You came back.”
Ethan nodded.
“I wanted to see the parade car.”
Addie laughed.
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“You mean me?”
“Yes.”
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Chapter 17 - THE SPEECHBefore the parade began, Addie stood in front of the crowd.
Chapter 18 - THE LITTLE GIRL WHO WATCHEDAfter the speech, Addie noticed a little girl standing alone.
Chapter 19 - THE NEXT PARADEThe parade began.
Chapter 20 - WHY SHE WAS NEVER REALLY REJECTEDYears later, Addie was asked what she remembered most about that first parade.
