I leaned quietly against the doorframe, watching their little drama play out, keeping my face carefully blank.

"No visible injuries," Dr. James announced as he stood up. "We should get an X-ray to check for any bone damage."

Richard scooped Helen up again, following James toward the door.

"Dr. James," I said softly, "could you please bandage my hand first?"

Blood was still seeping through the makeshift towel bandage. As much as they wanted to ignore me, I couldn't ...