we learned so much about ourselves and our son and about the world. >> reporter: michael brewer wearslack socks to cover his scars. it was october the 12th. he was dowsed with a flammable liquid and set on fire. the road to recovery has not been easy. these pictures taken while michael was in rehabilitation. you can see the pain on his face. how did he get through this? how did he get to this point? prayers, believing, and just family, i guess. >> reporter: i see you're emotional today? >> oh, yes. >> reporter: you don't have to come back here again. mom, you're smiling. >> oh, yes. it's a wonderful day. >> reporter: this monday is such an important day in the life of michael. he completes his last treatment at the burn center. >> today is michael's last burn clinic. it is a very important day. we're proud of michael. he worked very hard to get to this point. we want to thank the doctors and nurses here at the hospital. >> reporter: did you ever think this day would become a reality? >> not really. i really don't know. >> god is wonderful. prayer is wonderful. >> reporter: how are the