Before lunch time the next day, the doctor had shared news of Lily's injury. Her brain showed no swelling or bleeding, and the stitches were holding nicely. She was free to go home.
Faith thanked the doctor and nurse profusely. As Kiyana shook the doctor's hand, the nurse turned toward Faith and discreetly handed over a folded piece of paper.
Faith accepted it without hesitation. Then, the doctor was leaving with the nurse trailing her.
Kiyana gave Lily a hug and a kiss, telling Lily what a brave girl she was and how they could go home today, because she was so strong.
As Faith allowed them their moment, she unfurled the piece of paper.
It was a license plate number.
"Hey, I actually have some additional questions for the doctor," Faith told them as she slid the paper into her jean
