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Mom: Your doctors say you’ve made an amazing recovery. They’re letting you out of the hospital. Kevin: You mean . . . Mom: We’re going home! Scene 10 n2: Four months after the accident, Kevin is finally out of the hospital. His hometown holds a party. Hundreds of people turn out to welcome Kevin home. n1: Kevin’s brother David greets him. David: I was so worried about you. Kevin: You inspired me, David. I worked hard to get better so I could come home and see my favorite brother. adam and andrew (at the same time) : Hey! I thought I was your favorite! n2: Kevin speaks to the crowd that has gathered. Kevin: It’s great to be home! Kevin is still recovering. he looks forward to snowboarding again one day. Scene 8 n1: It’s February 17, 2010. Kevin is in his hospital room with his parents. Dad: Are you sure you want to do this? Kevin: I need to see it. n2: The Olympics are on television. They watch the men’s half-pipe finals. announcer: Shaun White has stomped the competition. His first run earned him a score of 46.8. n1: On the TV screen, Shaun starts his second run. announcer: Unbelievable! Shaun White just landed a double McTwist 1260. That trick has never been landed in the Olympics before. Kevin: I can land that trick. n2: Shaun wins the gold. Kevin: I should have been there. I could have won 10 Scholastic action | January 31, 2011 a medal. Mom: I know. But the U.S. got two medals. Shaun won gold, and your friend Scotty won bronze. Kevin: I’m happy for those guys, but I wanted to compete more than anything. Scene 9 n1: Kevin still has to do exercises to get his strength and balance back. n2: One day, Jack visits. He’s holding a big bowl. Jack: I brought pesto pasta. Kevin: My favorite! Thanks. The food here is terrible. Jack: The whole Frends Crew misses you, dude. Kevin: Me too. I can’t wait to get back to Vermont so we can hang out. n1: In May, Kevin gets some very good news. Epilogue n1: Kevin may not have made it to the 2010 Olympics, but he is still a champion. He has proved that he never gives up on his goals, whether he’s riding a snowboard or learning to walk again. n2: Today Kevin is still recovering. He gets better every day. He looks forward to getting back on a snowboard one day. —Tara Welty
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