At the emergency department, a physician asked what medications I took and whether I had previous seizures.

Gabriel knew almost nothing about my medical history.

Wyatt, when contacted, offered vague answers and asked whether the hospital could avoid putting the incident in writing.

The doctor did not entertain the request.

A head CT showed a dangerous bleed that needed immediate neurosurgical evaluation.

They prepared me for emergency treatment and explained that swelling could change quickly.

The words were not theatrical.

That made them worse.