Monthly appointments continued.
Oliver drove.
Always Oliver.
Porter carried bags.
Always Porter.
Chloe carried snacks and emergency supplies.
Always Chloe.
The hospital staff knew them by name now.
The appointments became routine.
Weight checks.
Growth charts.
Vaccinations.
Medicines.
Questions.
Answers.
Relief.
Every healthy report felt like another victory.
Another milestone crossed.
Another mountain climbed.