Three Days Before the Casket Was Delivered, My Son Asked Me to Sign a Document
“Long-lasting drowsiness with a sedative that wasn’t prescribed is a breathing risk.
If she stops breathing in her sleep, nobody in that house knows how to help her.”
“Julian says it’s a virus.”
“A virus doesn’t explain a deadbolt.” Paul stopped tapping.
“Do you have the court order?”
“Arthur is filing today.
The judge signs at four thirty, if we’re lucky.”
Paul set the clipboard on the ambulance bumper.