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She curls into my side, eyes glassy, and I feel a helpless ache in my chest.
The emergency room is quiet for once, but the night shift staff are efficient. They take her temperature – 103.8 – and draw blood, then run a few quick tests. The doctor, a kind-faced woman in her forties, examines her gently.
"It's likely viral," she says after checking Lucy's ears and throat. "Pretty common this time of year. We'll run a few more panels to rule out anything bacterial, but she's stable. You can take her home, keep her hydrated, give her acetaminophen for the fever. I'll call as soon as I have results."
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