About a month after she was dispatched, I began to notice changes in my father's behavior. Previously unresponsive, he gradually started engaging in conversations. Though I felt uneasy seeing him suddenly care about his appearance, I was relieved by his rapid recovery. I had left his care entirely to others until now, but lately I'd been reflecting on that. I thought her devoted attention was what brought him back to life—until I later realized the real reason was somewhat different.