“Will anyone be there with her?” asks Teddy. “Her father, maybe? Can you meet him at the hospital? Or what about grandparents?” “No father,” I reply. “And my parents are elderly and in poor health. It’s difficult for Mom to travel.” I stand from my chair, setting the glass of water untouched on the desk. “It has to be me. There are arrangements to be made for my niece.” Jake searches my face. “Are you her guardian now? Will you bring her back with you?”
