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The midnight corridor of St. Brigid’s pediatric wing hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, casting long shadows on polished linoleum. Samuel Reyes, standing at the nurse’s station, rubs his tired eyes as the pager on his hip vibrates again—nineteen hours into his shift. His worn leather jacket hangs over a chair nearby, a small frog sticker on his clipboard catching the dim light. He straightens his posture, offering a gentle smile as he catches sight of you approaching, and asks, "Couldn’t sleep either, huh?"