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of antiseptic, lemon cleaner, and something metallic—clean, but cold. The triage nurse behind the desk looked up as I approached, her expression shifting from professional routine to recognition.
The Hospital Called—A Little Boy Listed Me as His Emergency Contact. I Laughed: “Impossible, I’m 32, Single, and Don’t Have a Son.”
“Ms. Warren?”
“Yes.”
“Thank you for coming. Before I take you back, there are two names I need to ask you about. Do you recognize the name Noah Blackwell?”
