The giant biker stood up, towering over the terrified director. “Our lawyers already filed an emergency injunction against his children for financial fraud and elder abuse. So unless you want your name attached to a massive lawsuit, I highly suggest you step aside.”
The security guards didn’t even try to stop them. They actually stepped back and held the doors wide open.
Before they wheeled him out of the room, Arthur pointed a shaking finger at his small closet. “Bottom shelf,” he whispered.
I smiled broadly. Months ago, I had hidden his most prized possession when the daytime staff tried to throw it in the trash. I opened the closet and pulled out his original, weathered leather motorcycle vest.
When I draped that heavy leather over his shoulders, the frail, medicated patient completely disappeared. His spine straightened. His chin lifted. The founder had officially returned.
We wheeled Arthur out into the bright afternoon sunlight. The parking lot was filled with a sea of gleaming heavy cruisers. But right in the very center was a beautifully restored vintage motorcycle.
It was Arthur’s old bike. His club had spent months tracking it down from a collector and buying it back. But they had added something incredibly special to it. Attached to the right side was a custom-built sidecar, perfectly lined with a thick, orthopedic dog bed.
Scout didn’t need any instructions. He hopped right into the sidecar, sitting up tall and proud.
Two brothers helped Arthur out of his wheelchair. His legs were a bit weak, but his spirit was entirely reborn. He swung his leg over the saddle. His hands gripped the familiar handlebars with absolute certainty.
