"Here's a card loaded with 200k. The PIN is 123456. Use it to jet off overseas or head back home, but remember this — you've gotta be anywhere but Amorita this month. Got it?" Vivian had easily won over Amelia, the nurse picked by Brevard for Ethan, and temporarily took up her role.

The nurse, Amelia, was a seasoned pro with a dozen years of experience. At 35, she was tight-lipped and respected her patients' privacy.

No doubt, these were the reasons Brevard picked ...