Maya was stable enough to leave later that morning with careful monitoring, but she needed rest and immediate assessment if new symptoms appeared.

She gave me written instructions and the name of the pediatric specialist who would see Maya within two days.

Detective Bell, reached at last, was informed of our intended location and given the number of the responsible physician.

He warned me not to obstruct the investigation and asked that Maya remain available for a planned specialist interview once medically appropriate.

I agreed.