“Some may have missed important context,” Dr.

Morales said.

“We should also review which records they received and who attended the appointments.”

Later, Celia brought me a box of Pearl’s art supplies.

At the bottom lay a thin envelope bearing Rosalind’s handwriting.

It had never been sealed.

For my little pearl, when the words are too heavy, it read.

Inside was a card with three small illustrations: a heart, a hand, and an open door.