She explained that the hospital would document the damaged items, review delivery and access, assess the child’s account, and involve the appropriate services as needed.

The first restrictions were practical.

Staff would control meals, drinks, and administered medication.

Parents were asked not to bring or handle consumable items outside that arrangement.

Victor said he had been the one getting Noah to eat.

Dana acknowledged that claim without making it the rule.

“We need a consistent process while the questions are checked.”

He told her I was anxious and that my notebook had made everything larger.