“Is that her?”

The staff confirmed it when they knew.

Clara was taken directly into assessment and treatment.

Chloe did not have to watch procedures she might misunderstand, and nobody asked her to stand beside a stretcher and explain the emergency again to every new person.

Her information had been recorded and handed over.

Adults were now responsible for passing it on.

James appeared after the crew had completed the necessary transfer of care.

He came toward Chloe and took the key from his pocket.