An hour later Megan texted from her own number for the first time in thirteen months.

She is stable.

You don’t need to come here.

I’m telling you because you’re their father, and she deserves to have her father know that she is fighting.

I typed a dozen responses.

I deleted every one until only this remained: I’m relieved she’s stable.

Thank you for telling me.

Tell me if there is anything you need through Andrea.