Chapter 4 - THE QUESTIONEthan walked toward the parade chairman.
The man immediately recognized him.
“Mr. Walker.”
“Why isn't she in the parade?”
The chairman smiled awkwardly.
“We've already discussed this.”
Ethan looked at Addie.
“Discussed what?”
The chairman lowered his voice.
“Her wheelchair does not meet the parade requirements.”
Ethan looked around.
A truck with an oversized exhaust system passed behind him.
A motorcycle revved loudly.
A tractor blocked half the street.
Ethan slowly turned back.
“Which requirement does she fail?”
The chairman didn't answer.
Ethan waited.
The crowd began to notice.
Phones came out.
People started watching.
Finally, the chairman said:
“This isn't the place to argue.”
Ethan nodded.
“No.”
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He looked at Addie.
“This is exactly the place.”
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Chapter 5 - THE PARADE STOPSThe chairman ordered the parade to continue.
Chapter 6 - THE RULE NO ONE COULD EXPLAINEthan asked for the official parade regulations.
Chapter 7 - THE FIRST STEPEthan crouched beside Addie.
Chapter 8 - ADDIE LEADS THE PARADEThe marching band began to play.
Chapter 9 - THE VIDEO GOES VIRALSomeone had recorded the entire confrontation.
Chapter 10 - THE LETTERThree days later, Addie received a letter.
