The clinic was one of three in Hamilton that still accepted OW patients. She’d called 14 others. Not taking new patients. Not taking social assistance. The reimbursement is too low. When she finally got through here, the receptionist’s voice was clipped: “Emergency extractions only. No fillings. No root canals.”
Leo held her hand. “Can we get ice cream now? Soft kind?”
“Not anymore, mijo,” she lied.