I'm so sorry, Hec.
I've been trolling travel websites looking at prices to Miami, and it looks like we'll have to start calling the individual airlines asking about bereavement fares.
In December, when I flew down to Arlington to see my uncle in the hospital (and subsequently arrange his services), the one thing that was useful that we were able to swing was having the ability to change the return date of the ticket depending on what happened, and not have to pay any change fees whatsoever. I probably changed it about 3 times, it was such a relief to be able to have that flexibility. I feel like that was American? I can't remember off the top of my head.
Yay on Theo's good news and YAY for Scola's birthday!
I am also home, but not for any celebratory purposes, but because I am writing my departmental essay exam over the weekend. (the Masters Comps). Hopefully I'll get through it OK!