The patient shows clear signs of senile dementia and erratic behavior. Immediate commitment is recommended for her safety and the safety of her family. Lies. It was all lies, written in a cold, calculating script.

My memories took me back to that spring afternoon twenty years ago when Emily came home crying because she had lost her job. I hugged her in this very living room, stroking her hair. “Don’t worry, my love. Mom will always be here for you.”