When we were walking down the hallway and safely out of earshot, I said, "You were amazing. Did you see the way that she came alive when you spoke to her in her own language? I haven't see her this excited since she came here."

Lance's face fell and his expression suddenly turned serious. "How long has she been here?"

"For two months now." I looked down at the linoleum floor and sighed. "She's no longer responding to treatment."

Lance nodded. "I didn't think so," ...