Chapter 13

Graham was supposed to meet us at the pediatrician's office at two. At 2:15, I was still in the waiting room with Oliver against my chest. The nurse called another child's name. My phone lit up. Something came up. I'll be there as soon as I can. I had heard that sentence from the man who'd decided he could finish an awards speech while his wife was in labor. I typed back: The appointment has started. I'll send you the doctor's notes. The pediatrician checked Oliver's weight and feeding....