The digital screen glowed green, displaying a reading of 101.5 degrees.

“Her temperature has dropped nearly three degrees,” I said to the nurse, who was busy unhooking the IV line and placing a tiny bandage over the puncture site.

“That indicates the bacterial infection is responding to the antibiotic,” the nurse said, gathering the empty tubing.

“Dr.

Owens will have your discharge paperwork and home medication instructions ready at the front desk.”

Ethan stepped forward again and reached down to pick up June’s yellow fleece blanket from the foot of the crib.