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Eventually Seven did feel better, and before long he was back to his usual happy self, playing with his brothers and helping with the new baby as though the whole thing had never happened. Randy and Susan still kept an eye on him, and maintained the monthly doctor's visits.
As the months went by, Randy III moved out on his own, and Randy VIII was growing rapidly. Just as predicted, he already seemed fairly attached to Seven, who was always first in line to help look after him. By six months, Eight was crawling about the house non-stop and making the occasional attempt at taking his first steps.