A family's day starts with the kids finding a surprise from "Fred and Jingles" - a trail of popcorn and a wrapped door with a sign that says "Hooray, last day of school! Let's have a movie night to celebrate!" However, their plans get changed when one of the kids, Ollie, slips and breaks his femur while playing on the dock. The family rushes to urgent care, where X-rays confirm the break, and Ollie is taken to the hospital. The parents are shocked and upset, but trying to stay strong for their child. Ollie is eventually transported to a children's hospital in San Diego via ambulance, where he will undergo surgery to put a cast on his leg. The family is waiting for a bed to open up and is trying to stay positive despite the unexpected turn of events.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The writer's son, Ollie, slipped on a dock and broke his femur.
2. Ollie was taken to urgent care for x-rays, which showed a spiral fracture.
3. The family was initially told they could go home after the x-ray, but the orthopedic doctor said Ollie needed a cast ASAP.
4. The cast would require Ollie to be put under anesthesia due to the pain and discomfort.
5. The family was transferred to a hospital in San Diego for further treatment.
6. Ollie was transported via ambulance due to the pain and risk of further injury.
7. The family is waiting for a bed to open up in the hospital.
8. Brian, the father, left to get supplies for the family while they are in the hospital.
9. The family is trying to stay positive and focus on Ollie's recovery.
10. Ollie had surgery to repair his broken femur.
11. The writer is struggling to come to terms with the accident and is feeling scared and emotional.
12. The family had plans to go on a date night, but they were cancelled due to Ollie's accident.
13. The family had also planned to go camping, but it's unclear if they will still go.
14. The boys, including Finn, were excited for the last day of school and had decorated the hallway with a trail of popcorn.
15. The family is sending a letter to Santa Claus and hopes to get a response.
16. Fred and Jingles are two characters that the boys are interacting with.
17. The family is doing some last-minute Christmas shopping for Brian's family in Idaho.