Mrs. Doc brought them some ice cream, but Doc and Charles werent that interested. Charles is Docs 6-year-old grandson, and both Doc and Mrs. Doc have found it fascinating to view the world, after having been around so many years, through the fresh eyes and wonderment of a youngster.
But turning down ice cream? Doc had to chuckle, because he didnt even know that was possible. But the remote-controlled toy wouldnt be denied. As Doc watched, Charles turned switches and pushed buttons and the mysterious machine changed form. It became a monster instead of a race car and walked over to scare the sleeping cat.
When the laughter finally died down, they both agreed it was worth it. Then the monster became a race car once again and shot across the floor and had a head-on collision with the leg of the couch. Charles expertly backed it away.
You want to drive it a while, Grandpa?
No thanks, Doc said. I couldnt drive it as good as you can.
And Doc knew that was true, even though Doc had been driving a car since the invention of stop signs, and Charles couldnt do that yet. But Charles, a coming first grader, held power in his hands.
Someday hed be driving a car, and Doc hoped the remote cars lessons for safety and fun would carry on through the years to come. A guy needs to be in charge every now and then.
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