Bran-Nu: Book 2

Chapter 21

3 Years Later....

Wednesday, June 19, 2002

12:02 P.M.

~Terry~

"Baby, you're doing so good." I said while recording with the video camera.

I smiled as I seen my baby try to take her first steps in a very long time.

I've been enjoying every moment that Brandy has been back home. She's been home for almost three months.

It's a little different since we have to be cautious because of her legs. She's been receiving a lot of physical, speech & occupational therapy at our new home.

Yes, I said our new home. I wouldn't dare bring Brandy or Amilyan back into the home that changed our lives forever.

"On the count of three we are going to stand up, ok?" Bryan said as he held onto to my baby's left side while Raye held on to her right side. Bryan and Raye are personal physical therapists that I hired to help out with rehabilitation. I know it wouldn't be done in public because of paparazzi.

I wanted our privacy to be respected.

"1..2..3." Raye said as they lifted her to walk onto the parallel bars.

"Whew, ok." Brandy said as she slowly held onto the parallel bars.

"You got it, babe. Just take your time." I said as I stepped back a bit to get a full shot.

Brandy slowly moved her foot.

"Ow, ow." Brandy said as she started walking a little bit.

"You got it, Brandy. Keep going." Bryan said as he stood close by.

"Take deep breaths, B. You got this."

Brandy moved her left foot as she started crying.

"Y'all, I can't do it. It hurts." Brandy said as she held her head down.

"Just one more step, baby. Please." I said as I tried to be a encouraging and loving husband.

Brandy tried to take another step, but ended up slipping.

"Shit!" I said as I dropped the camera and hopped over the bars to get my baby.

"I'm sorry! I'm a failure." Brandy said as she laid on the ground crying.

"No, no, baby. You're not a failure. You were doing so good, honey. I'm so proud of you." I said as all three of us quickly got her up and put her in the wheelchair.

"Brandy, are you okay? Does anything hurt?" Raye asked as she grabbed a box of tissue nearby.

Brandy shook her head as she held her head down in shame.

"Our session was so good today, Brandy. It's going to be ok. We're human, baby doll." Bryan said as he lightly patted Brandy's shoulder.

Brandy grabbed the tissue as she wiped her eyes.

"You think you tired of us for the day?" Raye asked laughing a little.

Brandy nodded as we all laughed. My baby even cracked a small smile.

"Ok. Terry, we will be back on Friday."

"Ok, that's good! We are having a little get together since my daughter's coming home Friday. You two are so welcomed to come." I said smiling as I shook their hands.