For one brief, ugly instant, I wanted to seize it.

I did not.

I needed staff in the room, not another movement she could describe as an attack.

I pressed the call button repeatedly and called for the nurse.

Vivian turned toward the door with Leo against her chest.

Staff arrived at 2:18 p.m.

A nurse came first, followed by two hospital security officers.

An on-site police officer responding to the security call came behind them.