Ava’s POVLeo is getting discharged today.Morning sunlight filters through the hospital blinds, painting pale streaks across the tiled floor. The smell of disinfectant is almost comforting now—familiar, sterile, predictable. But today, it feels different. Lighter.He sits on the edge of his hospital bed, small fingers fidgeting with the edge of his blanket, his eyes brighter than they’ve been in weeks. “Are we really going home today, Mommy?”“Yes, baby,” I say, forcing a smile that hides my exhaustion. “As soon as we finish some paperwork.”He beams, and the sound of his laughter fills the room like sunlight. I’ve missed that sound more than I can admit.Maya’s folding his clothes into the little duffel bag we brought when we rushed him here. She hums quietly, occasionally glancing at me. I can tell she’s trying not to say what’s written all over her face; that the nurse came in an hour ago with the final bill, and I still haven’t paid the balance.I check my phone again. My last ba
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