“Let’s confirm who will receive the babies at discharge and who’s authorized to help,” she said.

Daniel moved closer to Luna.

“Both parents.”

“We still need the record completed.”

I listed us and indicated that no other adult was authorized to remove either child or take responsibility for discharge.

Any change would need verification through the maternity staff.

That instruction concerned hospital handling; it was not a private court order removing Daniel’s rights as a parent.

The nurse read it back, and I signed.