“Can you tell me when?”
She gave me the date.
It was almost exactly when Curtis had first taken Sadie to the clinic.
Part 5: The Money
I stepped into the hallway and called Curtis.
He answered on the first ring.
“Where are you?”
“At the hospital.”
“I know that. What have you told them?”
I gripped the phone.
“They found a large mass near Sadie’s ovary. They’re considering surgery.”
There was a pause.
“Well, don’t let them rush you into anything.”
“Her doctor says this is urgent.”
“Doctors always say that.”
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
“Why did you take her to a clinic and then refuse to follow the doctor’s recommendation?”
Silence.
“Who told you that?”
“Sadie did.”
“She’s a child. She doesn’t understand what happened.”
“Then explain it to me.”
He exhaled sharply.
“Paula, we need to talk when I get there.”
“Why was our insurance canceled?”
