I Woke After 11 Days and Found My 9-Year-Old Grandson Asleep Beside My Hospital Bed—Then He Whispered, “Pretend You’re Still in a Coma”

“Without asking him?”

“His preference was considered, but emergency placements can happen quickly.

His attorney was notified.”

“Walter has an attorney?”

“A court-appointed child advocate from the original guardianship matter was reactivated when you were hospitalized.”

I looked at him.

“Did you meet them?”

“A lady named Ms. Alvarez.”