“Otitis Media,” announced Dr Shandi looking inscrutable, the trio waited for more.

“It’s an ear infection. Very painful, but not serious. Kids get them frequently.”

Raven was the first to ask questions: “So, he’s ok?”

“Well, we got his temp down and drained the fluid behind his eardrum,” Dr Shandi explained.

Raven was puzzled, “Fluid?”

“It’s not uncommon for yucky stuff to accumulate and it has to be drained; the warmth and moisture ...