Chapter 13 - Federal Child Advocacy Specialists Interview Little Lily
In a cozy, pastel-painted interview room at the federal child advocacy center, little Lily sat drawing with colorful crayons.
Dr. Marcus Brody, a licensed pediatric trauma specialist, sat across the low toddler table with a warm, gentle smile.
“That’s a very bright sun you’re drawing, Lily. Are those flowers blooming in the yard?” Dr. Brody asked softly.
Lily nodded, holding up her green crayon to add grass beneath a small house drawn with blue smoke.
“Grandpa says we’re moving to a farm in Vermont where there are no locked doors,” Lily said quietly without looking up.
“How does that make you feel, sweetheart?” Dr. Brody asked, keeping his pen poised gently above his assessment pad.
“Happy. And safe,” Lily whispered, a genuine smile finally touching the corners of her small mouth.
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Dr. Brody signed off on the psychological clearance form, officially certifying her ready for permanent placement with her grandfather.
The nightmare she endured behind closed doors was finally over, replaced by the warm light of a secure future.
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