Good.

That was exactly what needed to happen.

PART 9 — I AM QUESTIONED TOO

A police officer did not immediately decide Gertrude was guilty.

Nor did anyone declare me innocent because I was crying.

An officer named Elena Ruiz asked me to step into a nearby consultation room after Chloe was stable.

Another nurse remained with her.

Ruiz said:

“I need a basic timeline.”

I gave it.