"Hey, grandpa," Hailey began, her voice trembling slightly. "I need to talk to you about something important. But please don't get mad, I am not supposed to tell you but as your doctor, I need to"
Mr. Walker sensed the seriousness in Hailey's tone and replied, "Of course, Hailey. What's on your mind?"
Taking a moment to gather her thoughts, Hailey carefully chose her words. She knew she had to be honest and tactful to minimize any negative impact on Mr. Walker's emotions.
"It's about Alexander and Ryan, they got into a big fight yesterday " Hailey explained, her voice steady but filled with concern. "It got pretty intense, Alexander came home with a bruised face and a bleeding hand and I thought it would be better for you to hear about it from me rather than from others because the news
