The initial filing expense discussed was $300.

The clinic could assist with a waiver application and emergency support from its community fund.

Elena said the immediate cost would be handled so it did not prevent me from getting advice.

I saw her worn purse on the cabinet and suspected she had contributed personally.

I did not know that yet.

I only knew she had not turned my empty wallet into a reason to send me away.

When I mentioned the blank medical history, she asked whether I had discussed it with my doctor.