Daniel jumped from his chair.
“Have you lost your mind? You’re calling the police on your own son?”
I looked him straight in the eyes.
“No, Daniel. I’m calling because my son has forgotten that I’m a human being.”
The two nursing home employees exchanged uncomfortable glances.
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The woman immediately closed her folder.
“Mr. Robert, we were told you had agreed to this arrangement.”
“I agreed to nothing,” I replied.
Daniel tried to interrupt, but I raised my hand.
“For once in your life, let me finish speaking.”
Twenty minutes later, two police officers arrived.
Daniel suddenly changed his tone.
He became the concerned, loving son I hadn’t seen in years.
“Officers, my father has been confused lately. I’m simply trying to arrange proper care for him.”
One officer turned toward me.
“Sir, do you feel safe living here?”
“Absolutely.”
“Are you able to manage your own daily needs?”
