A judge will rule later on whether a seven-year-old boy with a brain tumour should receive cancer treatment against his mother's wishes.
Sally Roberts went into hiding with her son Neon on Wednesday, sparking a nationwide search before both were found unharmed.
She has been told he could die if he does not receive radiotherapy but says she fears it could do long-term harm.
Mr Justice Bodey will make a judgement at the High Court in London.
Ms Roberts told the court on Friday that she was not a "bonkers mother" and her barrister described her position as "principled".
Doctors have said it was "clearly" in Neon's best interests to undergo radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
A lawyer representing the health authorities who are treating him told the court the "alternative is death".
'Every parent's nightmare'A barrister outlined Ms Roberts's position in written arguments at the start of the hearing.
"Much sympathy it is hoped will be felt for her overall position," Robin Tolson QC told the court.
"The mother's position in this litigation... is principled, reasonable and in the best interests of Neon."
Ms Roberts apologised to the court and said she only wanted the best for her son.
The judge is being asked to decide whether it is in Neon's best interests to undergo treatment.
He described Neon's illness as the "stuff of every parent's nightmare" and said he would balance what radiotherapy treatment would achieve against the "downsides".
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