“What is it? Who’s calling me like I fainted or died?” Molly muttered, rubbing her eyes. The shadows beneath them were darker than usual, proof she’d been losing too much sleep lately.

*****

The door burst open as Dr Dan rushed in with Nurse Joy at his side.

“Nurse Joy, how did this happen?” Dr Dan demanded, already bending over to check John’s condition.

“Dr Dan, this man here claims to be the boy’s father. They were arguing and... all I know is, suddenly he pushed John,” Nurse Joy explained, her voice tight with urgency.

“What?!” Dr Dan’s gaze snapped to Richard. “Mr Man, are you truly this boy’s father?”...