Father Rebuilt His Six-Year-Old Son’s Cast at Home—Then a Rusted Key and Hidden Note Fell Out Inside the Clinic
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Chapter 12 - THE HOMEMADE CASTRichard’s explanation for rebuilding the cast changed three times.
First:
It got wet.
Then:
Tommy fell and cracked it.
Then:
The hospital cast had become uncomfortable, so he improved it.
Finally:
Insurance.
He claimed he could not afford another emergency visit.
That argument sounded sympathetic.
Until records showed Tommy had active coverage and the orthopedic follow-up had already been authorized.
The appointment Richard missed would have required a modest copay.
Money may still have been a concern.
It did not explain why he ignored repeated calls.
It did not explain why he used hardware-store plaster.
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It did not explain why he wrapped the leg with newspaper and dish cloth.
It did not explain why he told Tommy doctors asked too many questions.
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Chapter 13 - THE SECOND INJURYTommy eventually described how the original cast cracked.
Chapter 14 - WHY RICHARD DIDN’T RETURN TO THE HOSPITALBy the time the blue cast cracked, Tommy had fresh bruising.
Chapter 15 - RICHARD’S COUNTERATTACKRichard’s attorney argued that Laura had manipulated Tommy.
Chapter 16 - THE THING I GOT WRONGI made my own mistake.
Chapter 17 - TOMMY DOES NOT GO STRAIGHT HOME WITH MOMPeople hearing the story later assumed Laura walked into the hospital and took Tommy home.
Chapter 18 - THE PHONE AUDIOLaura’s phone contained one audio recording that changed the case.
