Later that evening, Hannah called.

She was staying near the hospital with her sister while Hope remained under observation and underwent further tests.

The specialists had outlined a likely procedure, but they were waiting on imaging and consultations before deciding the exact plan.

Hannah was exhausted by the unfamiliar vocabulary.

She had written every word down, then spent an hour searching for a plain-language explanation.

“I wish I could make Lucas sit in this room and hear how carefully they talk about her,” she said.