I Took My Daughter to the Hospital and Discovered Her Father Had Canceled Her Care

Ramirez said the surgery can’t be delayed under any circumstances,” I said.

“Which is exactly why we need to turn this form in tonight,” Daniel said, tapping the silver pen against the blank signature line.

“If we sign this now, the hospital clears the financial authorization before midnight, and Grace goes into the operating room Thursday morning without a single hitch.”

“I’m going to take this back to the room and read every word of it,” I said.

Daniel tapped the side of his gold pen against the crystal of his wristwatch, making a sharp metallic click in the quiet lounge.