Lily’s parents grew anxious. “He seems unpredictable,” her mother whispered one morning. “What if he hurts her?” Maya shook her head. “He’s not angry,” she said. “He’s here as part of her therapy. I feel it will only be beneficial.” Still, she asked that Milo’s visits be supervised by staff at all times, just to calm everyone’s nerves.
The doctors considered ending the therapy program altogether, but they couldn’t ignore the results. Lily’s vitals improved when Milo was near her. Every time he sat quietly by her side, her breathing eased, her heart rate steadied, and she seemed more at peace.