Wyatt stood up fast. “They don’t get in.”

Before the nurse could go, my father’s voice exploded down the hallway. “Sadie! You’ve embarrassed us enough already!”

Then my mother’s. “We came here to forgive you!”

Then Melanie’s. “You owe us an apology for provoking Dad!”

The chief stepped out, leaving the door open a crack. I heard his voice, flat and firm.

“Leave. Right now.”