Theo flinched in his sleep.

I felt myself stiffen, but Elena, who had come to check on me, reminded me that hospital staff were handling the confrontation.

When the voices faded, a nurse returned with a sealed envelope.

It contained a formal request that I speak directly to Colton’s attorney.

I sent it to Dana.

A few minutes later I received a call from my friend Maya Chen, a physical therapist I had known since college.

“Brooke, I heard you had the baby.