I Heard My Uncle in the Hall Before I Saw What He’d Brought

patience for nonsense. She spoke to Thomas in a low voice near the door first, then to me.

“We can keep Caleb with pediatric overnight under observation if your family has a safe place ready in the morning.”

“He has a place,” Caroline said.

Denise nodded like she’d already decided that herself. “Good.”

Then she turned to me.

“The social worker will come continue reading …