Jojo regained his feeling, which he slightly regretted due to the amount of pain he was in. Still, he was relieved that he was alive, and he managed to open his eyes. He immediately realized that he was in the hospital, surrounded by relieved parents and sisters.
"Jojo, you're all right." Sally smiled.
"Well, I'm alive anyway." Jojo chuckled. "How long have I been here?"
"Almost a week, Jojo what was with those bullies?" One of the sisters asked.
Jojo explained the whole story.
"Well, you don't have to worry about them anymore, your principal expelled them." Ned smiled.
"Yeah, and the rumor is that those bullies are condemned to do chores without any allowances for the rest of their life." The oldest sister grinned.
"Where's Cindy?" Jojo asked.
"She left to find a get well present, she should be back any minute." Another big sister explained.
"Well, when she gets here can we have a few minutes alone?" Jojo asked.
"Of course dear." Sally smiled.
Recently Jojo had decided to admit his feelings to Cindy, but getting beat up obviously delayed that by a few days.
It wasn't long until Cindy came back with a small package, and directly after Ned, Sally, and the McDodd daughters left. Cindy watched them leave with confusion, then went to Sally's vacant chair and placed the package at the end table nearby.
"Thank goodness you're all right, I was really getting worried." Cindy smiled, resting her hand on his.
"Not entirely all right, I think I'm going to be stuck here for a few more days." Jojo admitted.
"Well, bruises and broken bones can do that to anyone." Cindy said sympathetically. "The doctors say that as soon as you're down to a broken leg you're free to go though. They obviously don't want you to go back to school completely defenseless."
"Since the bullies are expelled I don't think I have to worry about that anymore."
"Maybe not you, but your family and I will certainly keep worrying."
"You really care about me huh?" Jojo smiled, looking lovestruck.
"Of…of course you're my best friend." Cindy smiled, trying not to make her love for him obvious.
"Well, truthfully I would like to become something more than just best friends." Jojo smiled. "I'm in love with you Cindy."
Cindy dropped her mouth open at first, and then smiled, lovestruck.
"I'm in love with you too Jojo." She leaned closer.
Cindy and Jojo kissed.