“Dad… My Back Hurts So Bad I Can’t Sleep. Mom Told Me Not to Tell You.” I Had Just Walked In From a Business Trip

“Who are you calling?”

“The pediatric emergency department to tell them we’re coming.”

“Mark.”

“And after a doctor examines her, I’m following whatever reporting process they tell me is appropriate.”

Her expression hardened.

“You are going to destroy this family over one accident.”

I looked back at Lily.

Her hands were over her ears.