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Kemp led Evan down a hallway. "Please wash your hands first." Kemp said as the entered a small vestibule. Evan washed his hands and Kemp lead him into recovery. Andy was hooked up to several machines, monitoring his Cybernetic Organs and Limbs. Evan stopped and looked at his son, lying on the bed. Kemp motioned Evan over Andy's bed. "go ahead, talk to him." Kemp said. Evan walked over and saw the carbon fiber covering over Andy's Torso and limbs. Evan sat down and put his hand on Andy's Cybernetic arm. "hey son, it's Dad. I'm here." Evan said. Kemp walked over to the side of Andy's bed. There was no response from Andy. "Is he ok Doctor?" Evan said. Kemp nodded, "yes, his vitals are normal." Kemp said.

"son, I'm here Andy. Me and Mom are here. Cole's here too. Evan said. Looking at Kemp. "Can I.....can I touch him?" Evan asked. "Of course, Just be gentle." Kemp said. Evan put his hand on Andy's Cybernetic chest. Feeling the carbon fiber covering, Evan pulled his hand away. "WOW, feels like baby skin. Not a scratch on it." Evan said. Kemp nodded, "yes. Carbon fiber covering. Andy's limbs and Torso will be covered in a royal blue color. To match his shirt when he came in from the bus accident." Kemp said. Evan let a smile escape his lips. "Well, his mother will be happy about the color coordination." Evan said. Kemp smiled as well, "How soon until he waked up?" Evan asked Kemp. "Well, like any surgery, Andy will wake up when his body is ready. It's up to him. It could be a few hours, maybe a few days. At worst it could be a month." Kemp said. Evan looked down at Andy. He noticed something under the carbon fiber and the "wet suit" style undergarment they hand covered Andy's human torso with. "Doctor....what is that in his chest?" Even said pointing to the center of Andy's chest plating. The plating was fused together, but if one looked close enough it was like his heart could be seen pumping. "That's his heart, his organic heat. To be honest Mr. Swinburne, Andy should've died from his injuries. But something prevented that, and it has nothing to do with cybernetics. Something kept him alive. I guess you can say Andy is a miracle Mr. Swinburne." Kemp said.
"Mr. Swinburne I'm going to be frank with you. As a medical Dr. I can't explain how your son survived that accident. For all intents and purposes, he should be dead. But something kept him alive, and I don't mean the cybernetics either. Either from a higher power than us or he just has a very strong will to live. In either case, take this as a miracle." Kemp said.
Evan smiled and nodded. Kemp excused himself. Evan stayed with his son, not leaving his bedside. He texted Cole to have him take Sarah home. He would keep them informed of Andy's progress. Evan sat down in the chair next to Andy's bed.
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As days past, Sarah and Cole didn't visit Andy. The Kemp thought it best that only one person be there should Andy wake up. Evan was sitting at Andy's bedside holding a cup of coffee in one hand, half asleep, with his iPad in the other hand. He was reading an article about Cybernetics. Andy was lying in the bed, still not moving. Evan was half asleep when he heard a noise. Evan woke up and looked at Andy. It was the sound of Andy's left index finger moving. Evan put his iPad down and leaned forward. "son, can you hear me?" Evan said. Andy lay motionless. Evan watched as the Cybernetic heart beat in the center of Andy's plating.

The last thing that Andy saw was the bus flipping end over end. Andy's vision faded and he fell unconscious. Andy could hear voices. It sounded like his Father. Andy's Cybernetic heart began to pump faster. Evan watched as Andy's heart beat faster. Evan buzzed for the nurse. "Yes, can I help you?" the nurse said over the intercom. "I think Andy is waking up." Evan said. Andy could hear the nurse talking and the intercom. His Cybernetic heart continued to pump faster.

Evan watched as Andy's eyelids began to flutter. "son, can you hear me?" Evan said. Andy's eyes opened and he looked around the room. "Dad???? Where am I.? I feel like shit." Andy said. His voice having as slight metallic tone to it. Evan smiled, "you're in the hospital. Andy there's something you need to know. Do you remember the bus accident?" Evan asked. Andy nodded, "yeah, The bus rolled. Wait...." Andy said. Andys' eyes titled down and he saw his Cybernetic arms and legs.
Andy eyes went wide and Evan stood up. "son, it's ok. Andy, your ok." Evan said. Andy looked at his father, "WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!!!! Ahhhh, oh my God...." Andy began to shout. HIs cybernetic thrashing and knocking the coffee and iPad out of Evan's hand. "Andy.....Andy calm down. It's ok.....ANDY STOP!!!!" Evan shouted trying to contain him.
The nurse ran into Andy's room. "what's going on in here?" she said. Evan was struggling with Andy. "Andy.....SON STOP!!!!" Evan said. The Cybernetic heart in Andy's chest beating fast. "Ahhhh help ME!!!!!" Andy shouted. "Andy calm down, your safe." Evan said. Kemp ran into the room. "Mr Swinburne, step back." the nurse said. But Evan did't listen. "Andy, ANDY.....son calm down. Andy, look at me......Look at me Andy......ANDREW......I SAID LOOK AT ME!!!!" Evan shouted over Andy. Andy stopped thrashing and looked at his father. Evan was able to calm him down. "What......What did they do to me?" Andy said almost crying. "Andy.....the bus accident? Do you remember it?" Evan asked him. Slowly taking his hands off of Andy's arms. "yeah, The bus rolled. Wait.....am I dead?" Andy asked Evan.

"no Andy , you're not dead. Andy, the bus accident, you were badly injured." Evan said. "Badly? How bad could it have been to this to me?" Andy said. Andy looked at his Cybernetic arms and legs. Evan shook his head. "son, your pelvis was shattered, both your legs and both your arms. Andy, the bus's frame basically landed on you, your internal organs were badly injured." Evan said. Andy looked at his cybernetic arms again. "so, so this is a dream? Right Dad, I'm just dreaming." Andy said. Evan shook his head, "no son, no your not. Believe me YOU are not dreaming. It's as real as it gets." Evan said letting a smile form on corners of his mouth. "Dad, Why are smiling? Andy asked Evan. "because, because you're alive." Evan said.

Andy lay back on his bed and looked at his Cybernetic hand. Dr. Kemp walked in the room. "Who the hell are you?" Andy said in trepidation. Kemp nodded, "Hello Andrew, My name is Dr. Peter Kemp. I'm the Surgeon who performed Cybernetics on you." Kemp said. "so your the one who make me into a refrigerator?" Andy said. Kemp looked at Evan. "Humor is always been his defense mechanism. Andy gets scared or nervous, he makes jokes." Evan said to Kemp.
Kemp walked over to Andy's bed. "Andrew, Cybernetics are new technology. With Cybernetics, you will be able live a normal life. You will be astonished at what you can do with them." Kemp said. Andy looked at Kemp, "oh really? Like what, walk around like Frankenstein's monster?" Andy said.
Evan looked at Kemp and then back to Andy and shrugged. He began to walk and talk like Frankenstein. "Ahhh, It's alive, It's alive." Evan said. Kemp looked at Evan and Andy. Andy started laughing. "see, defense mechanism." Evan said to Kemp.

"Well since I have no choice but to live with these things. Tell me doctor, When can I walk, and run? Andy asked Kemp. Evan smiled. Kemp smiled as well. "Well, that depends on you. But first you need to eat. When was the last time he ate?" Kemp asked Evan. "Probably before he had the wrestling matches before the accident." Evan said. "Yeah, it was Mom's left over meatloaf again too." Andy said make a disgusted face. Kemp chuckled. "well Andrew, meatloaf or not. You need to eat solid food and protein. But not to much. You digestive system is still human, so go easy on the junk food." Kemp said. " I would suggest that you begin physical therapy as soon as you're able to get out of bed. The sooner you do that, the sooner you can go home. I can't in good conscience let you leave here not being able to at least walk." Kemp said. Andy nodded, "ok doc, whatever you say." Andy said. Kemp nodded, "good, I'll have the nurse bring you some food." Kemp said.

Kemp left Evan and Andy alone in the recovery room. Andy removed the sheets and blanket from his toros to get a better look at himself. "Well, they kept the important parts I guess." Andy said looking at his lower half. "Andy, son don't joke about that." Evan said. Andy shrugged, "why not. I mean I should be dead. So why not joke about it." Andy said. Evan walked back over to Andy's bedside. The nurse brought in some food for Andy. "here ya go. It's the best we have on short notice. It's chicken soup, A tuna sandwich and milk." she said. "Thanks" Andy said.

Evan sat down as Andy ate. "son, I can't imagine what you're feeling right now. But we love you Andy and we will always be here for you." Evan said. "Where is Mom and Cole?" Andy asked. Evan nodded, "they're at home. Cole is with his Marines buddies right now and your Mother is at home. They are both worried about you, but the Doctor thought it best that only one person was with you while you recovered."ugh this is the worst soup I've ever had. Tastes worse than yours Dad." Andy said. Evan chuckled, "well I'm glad your appetite is still intact. Andy, I know you're mad, and upset, and confused. But as a family, we will get though this." Evan said. Andy nodded, "yeah Dad, I know. Hey, how am I going to wrestle now. I mean with Cybernetic limbs they won't let me wrestling again." Andy asked. Evan nodded, "son, one step at a time. First you get out of bed. Then you start physical therapy. After that we will deal with wrestling ok. Andy nodded, "ok."
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Andy spent the next couple of days in the recovery room. They eventually moved Andy to a normal hospital room. Evan walked into the room after taking a shower in the small bathroom in Andy's room. "that is one of the smallest, crappiest bathrooms I've ever seen. Even the locker room at the police station is better than that." Evan said plopping his butt in the seat next to Andy's bed. Andy chuckled, "yeah Dad, I bet." Andy said. Evan nodded, "how you feeling today bud?" Evan said. Andy looked at his Cybernetic limbs, "well, I've had better days. But remember Kemp said I need to get out of bed and start trying to walk again." Andy said. Evan nodded, "yeah, I remember. Andy, son. Are you ready to get out of bed and try and walk? Evan asked Andy. Andy nodded, "yeah, I guess." Andy said.

Evan pushed his chair out and pulled down the sides of the bed. "Ok, now lets' see if I can remember how to make a person walk." Evan said. "What?" Andy said. "Well, did you forget? I watched you and your brother take your first steps. SO, I guess I'm going to do it again. NOW swing your legs over and put your feet not the floor." Evan said. Andy nodded and swung his Cybernetic legs over the side of the bed. Evan steadied Andy as he put his feet on the floor. "Ok, now stand up. I got you." Evan said. "But Dad, I weigh a ton with all this crap. Suppose I fall?" Andy said. "Andy, I'm a police officer remember. I've had to handle drunks, trying to walk along the side of the road. I think I can handle it. NOW.....Get on your feet." Evan said as he knew Andy was stalling. 'But---" Andy said. "But nothing, NOW GET ON YOUR FEET." Evan said.
Slowly Andy stood up, using the bed rail as leverage. "Whoa----" Andy said as he felt a bit odd and wobbly. "Easy, I got you." Evan said. Andy got his Cybernetic feet planted firmly on the floor. "Ok, now what?" Andy said. "now, lean on me. Lets' see if you can take a few steps."Evan said.

Andy lifted his left foot and without thinking planted it on the floor, shattering the tile. "whoa, Whoops did that just happen?" Andy said smiling. Evan helped steady Andy. "son, relax. Kemp said you weight twice as much now. Those things are deadly." Evan said almost laughing. Andy nodded, "yeah, I guess. Ok, here goes." Andy said. Andy lifted his right Cybernetic foot and planted it on the floor shattering the tile again. Evan and Andy looked at each other and smiled. "Good thing the hospital has insurance." Evan laughed.
Andy was able to take a few steps with Evans' help. Kemp walked in as Evan and Andy were practicing. "well, I see Andrew is on his feet." Kemp said. Andy and Evan stopped and looked at Kemp. But Andy wasn't paying attention and tried to walk in his own towards Kemp. He fell forwards, taking out his breakfast trey along with him. "Shit" Andy exclaimed swatting scrambled eggs off his torso. Evan was going to rush to help Andy up, but Kemp stopped him. "No, let him try. Mr Swinburne, Andrew has to learn how to walk and function on his own. IF you are always there to help him, then he'll never learn how to walk, run, and use his Cybernetic Limbs on his own." Kemp said. Andy slowly stood up and balanced himself.

Andy struggled to find something to pull himself up. Evans' face was etched in worry. Kemp motioned Evan to sit down. "Mr. Swinburne.....Evan. He'll be just fine." Kemp said. "Ahhh.....fuck" Andy said as he still struggled. Andy bent his knee and planted his foot on the floor. He grabbed the bed's foot board and hoisted himself up. "I.....I did it." Andy said smiling. Evans' worried expression turned into pride. "yes son, you did." Evan said.

Andy stood up and balanced himself. Kemp walked over to Andy. "well, Andrew. A few more days and you can really see what you are capable of." Kemp said. Andy looked at Kemp and then Evan. "dad, can I have a mirror?" Andy asked. Evan and Kemp looked at each other and then back to Andy. "Why? You face is still your face?" Evan said. Andy nodded, "yeah, But I wanna see what I look like." Andy said. Evan nodded. There was a mirror on the back of the bathroom door. Evan opened the door and face the mirror towards where Andy could see himself. "Well....shit.....doesn't that look weird." Andy said. Evan and Kemp walked over to the bathroom doorway.
Andy stood in front of the full length mirror looking at himself. Andy was covered in Carbon Fiber and wet suit style undergarments. Andy smiled at what he saw. "THIS is going to be awesome. Dad, When can I get the coverings on?" Andy asked Evan. Kemp nodded, "well, Andrew. Once you are able to function on your own. You will need to come see me and I'll fit you with your Cybernetic coverings. What you do after that is up to you." Kemp said. Andy nodded, "Cool Doc, Cool." Kemp nodded and smiled, "well Andrew. I'll leave you two alone. Mr. Swinburne, Andrew is progressing very well. I'm impressed."

Andy stopped and stared for a second. "Wait.....what is that. I hear something." Andy said. "Like what" Evan said. "It sounds....it sounds like......sounds like a person talking. Where is that coming from?" Andy asked. Kemp nodded. "Your ocular and aural implants are functioning Andrew. Listen and focus on what you hear." Kemp said. Andy focused and listened. "yeah, yeah I can hear something. But......Wait, it's a woman's voice. That's the nurse, she's on the other side of the floor. How is that even possible." Andy asked. Kemp smiled, "Andrew, You will hear, see, and feel things you never thought you would. Go ahead, focus on the voices. You can hear a mouse squeak if you want." Kemp said. "oh this is so weird." Andy said.
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BEHIND THE SCENES:With that, This is the last chapter of this particular story in Andy's life. I hope and plan to continue his story if my watchers would like.
I am aware that a lot of folks don't come here to read. They come to see images. But I wanted to try and put something out that I wanted to see. No matter how amature-ish or silly it was. I realize there are those out there who will say "THIS IS GARBAGE" or "Give it up, you can't write to save your life." And in a small sense they could be correct on the last statement. I did this as a fun exercise and a hobby.

Also it was a story that you don't really see out there. At least not ones that I've ever encountered. yes it has a bit of 6 million dollar man and even parts or ideas from the comic book character Cyborg himself, and that's ok. "ART" comes in many forms. Be it images, words, or even physical objects like a car for instance.

To each and every one of you that liked, made it a favorite, commented, began to watch my gallery, and even criticized, I want to Thank You. (And do does Andy 🤣) for reading about his story. I hope you enjoyed it. If not, I'll try harder next time. But Andy's story isn't over yet. Don't forget, he has to return to school, his 18th birthday, finish out his senior year of high school, Maybe wrestle again AND then there is His senior prom to attend. Just a few ideas I have rolling around. We'll see which ones make it out there.
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Kemp led Evan down a hallway. "Please wash your hands first." Kemp said as the entered a small vestibule. Evan washed his hands and Kemp lead him into recovery. Andy was hooked up to several machines, monitoring his Cybernetic Organs and Limbs. Evan stopped and looked at his son, lying on the bed. Kemp motioned Evan over Andy's bed. "go ahead, talk to him." Kemp said. Evan walked over and saw the carbon fiber covering over Andy's Torso and limbs. Evan sat down and put his hand on Andy's Cybernetic arm. "hey son, it's Dad. I'm here." Evan said. Kemp walked over to the side of Andy's bed. There was no response from Andy. "Is he ok Doctor?" Evan said. Kemp nodded, "yes, his vitals are normal." Kemp said.

"son, I'm here Andy. Me and Mom are here. Cole's here too. Evan said. Looking at Kemp. "Can I.....can I touch him?" Evan asked. "Of course, Just be gentle." Kemp said. Evan put his hand on Andy's Cybernetic chest. Feeling the carbon fiber covering, Evan pulled his hand away. "WOW, feels like baby skin. Not a scratch on it." Evan said. Kemp nodded, "yes. Carbon fiber covering. Andy's limbs and Torso will be covered in a royal blue color. To match his shirt when he came in from the bus accident." Kemp said. Evan let a smile escape his lips. "Well, his mother will be happy about the color coordination." Evan said. Kemp smiled as well, "How soon until he waked up?" Evan asked Kemp. "Well, like any surgery, Andy will wake up when his body is ready. It's up to him. It could be a few hours, maybe a few days. At worst it could be a month." Kemp said. Evan looked down at Andy. He noticed something under the carbon fiber and the "wet suit" style undergarment they hand covered Andy's human torso with. "Doctor....what is that in his chest?" Even said pointing to the center of Andy's chest plating. The plating was fused together, but if one looked close enough it was like his heart could be seen pumping. "That's his heart, his organic heat. To be honest Mr. Swinburne, Andy should've died from his injuries. But something prevented that, and it has nothing to do with cybernetics. Something kept him alive. I guess you can say Andy is a miracle Mr. Swinburne." Kemp said.
"Mr. Swinburne I'm going to be frank with you. As a medical Dr. I can't explain how your son survived that accident. For all intents and purposes, he should be dead. But something kept him alive, and I don't mean the cybernetics either. Either from a higher power than us or he just has a very strong will to live. In either case, take this as a miracle." Kemp said.
Evan smiled and nodded. Kemp excused himself. Evan stayed with his son, not leaving his bedside. He texted Cole to have him take Sarah home. He would keep them informed of Andy's progress. Evan sat down in the chair next to Andy's bed.
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As days past, Sarah and Cole didn't visit Andy. The Kemp thought it best that only one person be there should Andy wake up. Evan was sitting at Andy's bedside holding a cup of coffee in one hand, half asleep, with his iPad in the other hand. He was reading an article about Cybernetics. Andy was lying in the bed, still not moving. Evan was half asleep when he heard a noise. Evan woke up and looked at Andy. It was the sound of Andy's left index finger moving. Evan put his iPad down and leaned forward. "son, can you hear me?" Evan said. Andy lay motionless. Evan watched as the Cybernetic heart beat in the center of Andy's plating.

The last thing that Andy saw was the bus flipping end over end. Andy's vision faded and he fell unconscious. Andy could hear voices. It sounded like his Father. Andy's Cybernetic heart began to pump faster. Evan watched as Andy's heart beat faster. Evan buzzed for the nurse. "Yes, can I help you?" the nurse said over the intercom. "I think Andy is waking up." Evan said. Andy could hear the nurse talking and the intercom. His Cybernetic heart continued to pump faster.

Evan watched as Andy's eyelids began to flutter. "son, can you hear me?" Evan said. Andy's eyes opened and he looked around the room. "Dad???? Where am I.? I feel like shit." Andy said. His voice having as slight metallic tone to it. Evan smiled, "you're in the hospital. Andy there's something you need to know. Do you remember the bus accident?" Evan asked. Andy nodded, "yeah, The bus rolled. Wait...." Andy said. Andys' eyes titled down and he saw his Cybernetic arms and legs.
Andy eyes went wide and Evan stood up. "son, it's ok. Andy, your ok." Evan said. Andy looked at his father, "WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!!!! Ahhhh, oh my God...." Andy began to shout. HIs cybernetic thrashing and knocking the coffee and iPad out of Evan's hand. "Andy.....Andy calm down. It's ok.....ANDY STOP!!!!" Evan shouted trying to contain him.
The nurse ran into Andy's room. "what's going on in here?" she said. Evan was struggling with Andy. "Andy.....SON STOP!!!!" Evan said. The Cybernetic heart in Andy's chest beating fast. "Ahhhh help ME!!!!!" Andy shouted. "Andy calm down, your safe." Evan said. Kemp ran into the room. "Mr Swinburne, step back." the nurse said. But Evan did't listen. "Andy, ANDY.....son calm down. Andy, look at me......Look at me Andy......ANDREW......I SAID LOOK AT ME!!!!" Evan shouted over Andy. Andy stopped thrashing and looked at his father. Evan was able to calm him down. "What......What did they do to me?" Andy said almost crying. "Andy.....the bus accident? Do you remember it?" Evan asked him. Slowly taking his hands off of Andy's arms. "yeah, The bus rolled. Wait.....am I dead?" Andy asked Evan.

"no Andy , you're not dead. Andy, the bus accident, you were badly injured." Evan said. "Badly? How bad could it have been to this to me?" Andy said. Andy looked at his Cybernetic arms and legs. Evan shook his head. "son, your pelvis was shattered, both your legs and both your arms. Andy, the bus's frame basically landed on you, your internal organs were badly injured." Evan said. Andy looked at his cybernetic arms again. "so, so this is a dream? Right Dad, I'm just dreaming." Andy said. Evan shook his head, "no son, no your not. Believe me YOU are not dreaming. It's as real as it gets." Evan said letting a smile form on corners of his mouth. "Dad, Why are smiling? Andy asked Evan. "because, because you're alive." Evan said.

Andy lay back on his bed and looked at his Cybernetic hand. Dr. Kemp walked in the room. "Who the hell are you?" Andy said in trepidation. Kemp nodded, "Hello Andrew, My name is Dr. Peter Kemp. I'm the Surgeon who performed Cybernetics on you." Kemp said. "so your the one who make me into a refrigerator?" Andy said. Kemp looked at Evan. "Humor is always been his defense mechanism. Andy gets scared or nervous, he makes jokes." Evan said to Kemp.
Kemp walked over to Andy's bed. "Andrew, Cybernetics are new technology. With Cybernetics, you will be able live a normal life. You will be astonished at what you can do with them." Kemp said. Andy looked at Kemp, "oh really? Like what, walk around like Frankenstein's monster?" Andy said.
Evan looked at Kemp and then back to Andy and shrugged. He began to walk and talk like Frankenstein. "Ahhh, It's alive, It's alive." Evan said. Kemp looked at Evan and Andy. Andy started laughing. "see, defense mechanism." Evan said to Kemp.

"Well since I have no choice but to live with these things. Tell me doctor, When can I walk, and run? Andy asked Kemp. Evan smiled. Kemp smiled as well. "Well, that depends on you. But first you need to eat. When was the last time he ate?" Kemp asked Evan. "Probably before he had the wrestling matches before the accident." Evan said. "Yeah, it was Mom's left over meatloaf again too." Andy said make a disgusted face. Kemp chuckled. "well Andrew, meatloaf or not. You need to eat solid food and protein. But not to much. You digestive system is still human, so go easy on the junk food." Kemp said. " I would suggest that you begin physical therapy as soon as you're able to get out of bed. The sooner you do that, the sooner you can go home. I can't in good conscience let you leave here not being able to at least walk." Kemp said. Andy nodded, "ok doc, whatever you say." Andy said. Kemp nodded, "good, I'll have the nurse bring you some food." Kemp said.

Kemp left Evan and Andy alone in the recovery room. Andy removed the sheets and blanket from his toros to get a better look at himself. "Well, they kept the important parts I guess." Andy said looking at his lower half. "Andy, son don't joke about that." Evan said. Andy shrugged, "why not. I mean I should be dead. So why not joke about it." Andy said. Evan walked back over to Andy's bedside. The nurse brought in some food for Andy. "here ya go. It's the best we have on short notice. It's chicken soup, A tuna sandwich and milk." she said. "Thanks" Andy said.

Evan sat down as Andy ate. "son, I can't imagine what you're feeling right now. But we love you Andy and we will always be here for you." Evan said. "Where is Mom and Cole?" Andy asked. Evan nodded, "they're at home. Cole is with his Marines buddies right now and your Mother is at home. They are both worried about you, but the Doctor thought it best that only one person was with you while you recovered."ugh this is the worst soup I've ever had. Tastes worse than yours Dad." Andy said. Evan chuckled, "well I'm glad your appetite is still intact. Andy, I know you're mad, and upset, and confused. But as a family, we will get though this." Evan said. Andy nodded, "yeah Dad, I know. Hey, how am I going to wrestle now. I mean with Cybernetic limbs they won't let me wrestling again." Andy asked. Evan nodded, "son, one step at a time. First you get out of bed. Then you start physical therapy. After that we will deal with wrestling ok. Andy nodded, "ok."
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Andy spent the next couple of days in the recovery room. They eventually moved Andy to a normal hospital room. Evan walked into the room after taking a shower in the small bathroom in Andy's room. "that is one of the smallest, crappiest bathrooms I've ever seen. Even the locker room at the police station is better than that." Evan said plopping his butt in the seat next to Andy's bed. Andy chuckled, "yeah Dad, I bet." Andy said. Evan nodded, "how you feeling today bud?" Evan said. Andy looked at his Cybernetic limbs, "well, I've had better days. But remember Kemp said I need to get out of bed and start trying to walk again." Andy said. Evan nodded, "yeah, I remember. Andy, son. Are you ready to get out of bed and try and walk? Evan asked Andy. Andy nodded, "yeah, I guess." Andy said.

Evan pushed his chair out and pulled down the sides of the bed. "Ok, now lets' see if I can remember how to make a person walk." Evan said. "What?" Andy said. "Well, did you forget? I watched you and your brother take your first steps. SO, I guess I'm going to do it again. NOW swing your legs over and put your feet not the floor." Evan said. Andy nodded and swung his Cybernetic legs over the side of the bed. Evan steadied Andy as he put his feet on the floor. "Ok, now stand up. I got you." Evan said. "But Dad, I weigh a ton with all this crap. Suppose I fall?" Andy said. "Andy, I'm a police officer remember. I've had to handle drunks, trying to walk along the side of the road. I think I can handle it. NOW.....Get on your feet." Evan said as he knew Andy was stalling. 'But---" Andy said. "But nothing, NOW GET ON YOUR FEET." Evan said.
Slowly Andy stood up, using the bed rail as leverage. "Whoa----" Andy said as he felt a bit odd and wobbly. "Easy, I got you." Evan said. Andy got his Cybernetic feet planted firmly on the floor. "Ok, now what?" Andy said. "now, lean on me. Lets' see if you can take a few steps."Evan said.

Andy lifted his left foot and without thinking planted it on the floor, shattering the tile. "whoa, Whoops did that just happen?" Andy said smiling. Evan helped steady Andy. "son, relax. Kemp said you weight twice as much now. Those things are deadly." Evan said almost laughing. Andy nodded, "yeah, I guess. Ok, here goes." Andy said. Andy lifted his right Cybernetic foot and planted it on the floor shattering the tile again. Evan and Andy looked at each other and smiled. "Good thing the hospital has insurance." Evan laughed.
Andy was able to take a few steps with Evans' help. Kemp walked in as Evan and Andy were practicing. "well, I see Andrew is on his feet." Kemp said. Andy and Evan stopped and looked at Kemp. But Andy wasn't paying attention and tried to walk in his own towards Kemp. He fell forwards, taking out his breakfast trey along with him. "Shit" Andy exclaimed swatting scrambled eggs off his torso. Evan was going to rush to help Andy up, but Kemp stopped him. "No, let him try. Mr Swinburne, Andrew has to learn how to walk and function on his own. IF you are always there to help him, then he'll never learn how to walk, run, and use his Cybernetic Limbs on his own." Kemp said. Andy slowly stood up and balanced himself.

Andy struggled to find something to pull himself up. Evans' face was etched in worry. Kemp motioned Evan to sit down. "Mr. Swinburne.....Evan. He'll be just fine." Kemp said. "Ahhh.....fuck" Andy said as he still struggled. Andy bent his knee and planted his foot on the floor. He grabbed the bed's foot board and hoisted himself up. "I.....I did it." Andy said smiling. Evans' worried expression turned into pride. "yes son, you did." Evan said.

Andy stood up and balanced himself. Kemp walked over to Andy. "well, Andrew. A few more days and you can really see what you are capable of." Kemp said. Andy looked at Kemp and then Evan. "dad, can I have a mirror?" Andy asked. Evan and Kemp looked at each other and then back to Andy. "Why? You face is still your face?" Evan said. Andy nodded, "yeah, But I wanna see what I look like." Andy said. Evan nodded. There was a mirror on the back of the bathroom door. Evan opened the door and face the mirror towards where Andy could see himself. "Well....shit.....doesn't that look weird." Andy said. Evan and Kemp walked over to the bathroom doorway.
Andy stood in front of the full length mirror looking at himself. Andy was covered in Carbon Fiber and wet suit style undergarments. Andy smiled at what he saw. "THIS is going to be awesome. Dad, When can I get the coverings on?" Andy asked Evan. Kemp nodded, "well, Andrew. Once you are able to function on your own. You will need to come see me and I'll fit you with your Cybernetic coverings. What you do after that is up to you." Kemp said. Andy nodded, "Cool Doc, Cool." Kemp nodded and smiled, "well Andrew. I'll leave you two alone. Mr. Swinburne, Andrew is progressing very well. I'm impressed."

Andy stopped and stared for a second. "Wait.....what is that. I hear something." Andy said. "Like what" Evan said. "It sounds....it sounds like......sounds like a person talking. Where is that coming from?" Andy asked. Kemp nodded. "Your ocular and aural implants are functioning Andrew. Listen and focus on what you hear." Kemp said. Andy focused and listened. "yeah, yeah I can hear something. But......Wait, it's a woman's voice. That's the nurse, she's on the other side of the floor. How is that even possible." Andy asked. Kemp smiled, "Andrew, You will hear, see, and feel things you never thought you would. Go ahead, focus on the voices. You can hear a mouse squeak if you want." Kemp said. "oh this is so weird." Andy said.
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BEHIND THE SCENES:With that, This is the last chapter of this particular story in Andy's life. I hope and plan to continue his story if my watchers would like.
I am aware that a lot of folks don't come here to read. They come to see images. But I wanted to try and put something out that I wanted to see. No matter how amature-ish or silly it was. I realize there are those out there who will say "THIS IS GARBAGE" or "Give it up, you can't write to save your life." And in a small sense they could be correct on the last statement. I did this as a fun exercise and a hobby.

Also it was a story that you don't really see out there. At least not ones that I've ever encountered. yes it has a bit of 6 million dollar man and even parts or ideas from the comic book character Cyborg himself, and that's ok. "ART" comes in many forms. Be it images, words, or even physical objects like a car for instance.

To each and every one of you that liked, made it a favorite, commented, began to watch my gallery, and even criticized, I want to Thank You. (And do does Andy 🤣) for reading about his story. I hope you enjoyed it. If not, I'll try harder next time. But Andy's story isn't over yet. Don't forget, he has to return to school, his 18th birthday, finish out his senior year of high school, Maybe wrestle again AND then there is His senior prom to attend. Just a few ideas I have rolling around. We'll see which ones make it out there.
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