“If a 911 call comes from Julian’s address, my unit will take that child to St.

Jude.

Parents objecting or not.

I’ll make sure whatever crew responds knows the background.”

“What if you’re not on duty?”

“Then I’ll call the station myself and read them your notes.” He poured me a cup of dispatch coffee and apologized for the creamer.

“You still bake that applesauce cake?”

“I still do.”