Emily’s voice broke. “But you’re supposed to check those things. You said you did.” Dr. Wilson nodded, guilt heavy in her tone. “I did check the records, the files, everything looked consistent. The numbers aligned with what was logged by the nurses. It wasn’t until today that we realized the logs themselves were wrong.”
She drew a breath. “Both families asked about the babies’ pigmentation. We all said the same thing, that it was common for newborns to look darker or lighter right after birth and that it fades over time. At that point, there was no reason to question it.” Emily’s eyes filled. “You told me that. You told him that.”