Michael Walked Out of His Office the Day Four-Year-Old Noah Called About a Broken Arm
“I’m right here, buddy,” Derek said.
“Did the police take him away in the loud car?”
“They did,” Michael said.
“Travis is gone.”
Michael handed the signed yellow packet back to the doctor.
The doctor checked the four blue signatures, nodded once, and walked out.
Derek rubbed his thumb against his knuckle.
He looked at the medical evaluation still lying on Michael’s knees.
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