I got up and walked to the small glass window in the double doors.

I could just see the edge of Lily’s bed down the hall.

A thin white blanket covered her small body.

She had her stuffed rabbit tucked tight under her chin.

Her chest rose and fell in a steady, even rhythm.

That quiet movement was the only thing keeping me anchored to the floor.

I walked back to the hard plastic chair and sat down.

I took my phone out of my uniform pocket, opened my contacts, and tapped Derek’s name.