Melanie’s medical crisis was not Lucas’s fault.

My unconsciousness was not my fault.

Lucas’s decision to withhold information was his fault.

The hospital’s failure to independently confirm my wishes once I was awake was a process failure.

My delay in noticing Toby’s distress was something I could learn from without pretending I caused his confusion.

Nora’s silence came from fear and loyalty, not cruelty.

Different responsibilities.

Different weights.