Joseph shook his head helplessly, smiling on his lips. Everyone was amused, and by the time Joseph left, Bryan was finally free. He jumped up and said excitedly, "Hamton, let's go play basketball."

"No, no, Bryan, you're hurt. What if you hit your head again?" Emma said with concern.

"Oh please, I'm so good at it. How could I hit my head? It'll be all right." Bryan put his arm around Emma and said, "Mommy, I know you care about me, but you have to give me some freedom. I'm half a prisoner, and if you don't give me that freedom, I'll go and die."

"You bastard, don’t say that."...