“Cured is relative,” Leila said. “Infected is relative.” “That’s not what Doctor Awad says—” “Awad is relative.” “Leila—” “I’m not saying he’s wrong,” Leila said. “I’m not saying any of them are wrong. They’re right. We do have to look at all sides. Compassion, yes? It’s their . . . schtick. But that’s what I’m saying. It’s okay not to be fully cured. It’s okay that things aren’t exactly as they were. It’s okay that . . .”
