“The medication you changed last Tuesday, or the one you stopped without telling me?”

For one instant, surprise flashed across Walter’s face.

He recovered quickly.

“I can explain every decision,” he said.

“Then explain it to another physician,” Kenneth replied.

“We’re taking the boys to a hospital.”

I went inside, introduced myself to Owen and Mason, and told them in ordinary language that we were going for a checkup.

Mason wanted to bring his stuffed seal.