One Night, No Names
“She was brought in two days ago. Car accident. She went into shock.”
The nurse looked up at me, confusion plain on her face. “Sir, I have absolutely no idea who that is.”
The words landed like a physical blow.
“What do you mean you don’t know who that is?” My voice rose before he could stop it.
“Please lower your voice,” she said calmly. “If you can give me the correct name, I’ll be happy to look again.”
“That is the correct name,” I snapped. “Clara—” I repeated the full name, slower, more deliberate, as if clarity might force reality to align.