“If he’s blocking needed care for a minor, a judge can grant you temporary sole medical custody within forty-eight hours.”

That was exactly the window of time I needed.

Claire took a clean sheet of paper from her top drawer and uncapped a black pen.

“We’ll file an ex parte emergency petition in family court.”

“Would a judge really grant that over one waiver?”

“We’ll show the judge he refused recommended care and faked your agreement.”

“We have to prove urgent medical need,” Claire added, aiming her pen at the waiver.

“Dr.