Then one day, Aiden managed to stand for a brief moment, supported but undeniably upright.
Sofia cried with joy, Olivia cheered with excitement, and Daniel recorded everything with careful attention.
But the biggest challenge was still ahead, and it arrived unexpectedly.
The neurologist who had given the original diagnosis appeared without warning and observed the therapy session.
When he saw the exercises, his reaction was immediate and filled with anger.
“This is irresponsible,” he said sharply, his voice cutting through the room.
“It is dangerous, and I will report this immediately.”
Days later, he announced an official medical inspection that threatened to undo everything they had achieved.
It seemed like everything was about to collapse under the weight of authority and regulation.
The doctor arrived with inspectors, walking into the house with complete confidence in his judgment.
He believed he was about to expose a dangerous mistake and prove that he had been right all along.
But when he entered the living room, he stopped suddenly as if time itself had paused.
Aiden and Mason were standing, supported by Sofia and Olivia, their legs trembling but holding.