The Next Morning

Jerald’s thoughts kept him awake most of the night. The next morning, his grandfather, who was a motorcycle enthusiast himself, tried to comfort him by telling him he did more than anybody would have done. He probably ended up saving his life and even if the doctors could not save him, Jerald should not blame himself at all.

The Phone Call

Their discussion came to an abrupt stop at the sound of the phone ringing. It was the hospital. To their relief, Billy made it through the night. The doctors said that Billy was lying in that ditch for several hours before Brandy and Jerald found him. Thankfully, Jerald went back to check the ditch otherwise he would have frozen to death overnight.

The Accident

Billy McMahan, a resident of Bonne Terre, was riding his bike heading east on Route P. He was taking a sharp turn when his bike deviated from the road and hit the bridge support. That is when the crash resulted in Billy and his bike tumbling down the hill and fall into the ditch right below the bridge. He was lucky Jerald noticed him otherwise this accident could have been fatal. 

Full Recovery

The doctors said that Billy will make a full recovery and he owes his life to Jerald who went against all odds and saved Billy’s life. He trusted his gut and went back to save him. Not everyone would have done the same thing he did. 

Proud Mother

Brandy felt like a proud mother for raising a kid like Jerald. She hugged him tightly and planted a kiss on top of his head. Jerald knew what he did was the right thing and he was happy he could save a life. His instinct was right and he was proud of himself for following his gut.

Regaining Strength

Jerald’s life didn’t quite go back to normal as one would assume.  He went on about his day and went to school and of course practiced football. But, he would keep a check on Billy’s recovery too. He would ensure he is doing well and would go to visit him in the hospital with his mom. So far, Billy’s body was slowly regaining strength but he was not awake yet, considering he endured a severe head injury.