He smiled.

The nurse watched him settle her correctly, then turned back to ask what I needed.

I appreciated that.

A grandfather’s arrival did not change who was receiving care.

For the rest of our stay, Garrett communicated about the legal matters through Dana.

Staff maintained the room restrictions I had requested.

If there were questions about the babies’ records or information access, those were addressed through the appropriate hospital process rather than answered by whoever sounded most certain on the telephone.

I began a timeline when I had the strength.