mcgee also thinks memar will need acl repair. but the physician is optimistic that this will help his patient get back to living a normal life. as for memar, he told us he is deeply grateful for how much the community has helped him. and to washington adventist hospital for providing him with carefree of charge. >> it's incredible. but i'm still alive. >> memar is on the mend and continues to be very grateful for all the support and help from his doctors and from the community. you can see all of our previous coverage on this devastating explosion in the nbc washington app, search silver spring explosion. wendy, jim? >> good for him. good for him that he's doing we i feel so bad for him. all of his research. oh, my gosh. >> tom kierein upjoins us now a the early morning rain gave way to a gorgeous afternoon. >> the rain washed some pollen out. we use jim handly's nose as a pollenometer. he's complaining a little bit. >> a little bit? >> not more than usual. [ laughter ] that's what's responsible for your misery, jim. all the tree