Who loves you, and is wondering where you are?
He imagined her swimming, sinking, trying to claw her way up the side of the trail. Salvatore glanced at her fingernails: oval shaped. No polish. Clean. He saw her fighting to get air, but being held down by something.
Or by someone.
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Barton Hills Mamas
CARLA G
Hey mamas, what is happening on the greenbelt? I took Waylon for a swim (I know, I know, the water’s got all sorts of diseases. No need to tell me. It’s 100 degrees and I needed a freaking break!) and down by Campbell’s Hole, there are copseverywhere. Homeless person down? Drunk teens? What is happening?
MAMATOCHLOE
I heard they found a dead body.
VICKI B
Oh, no. That’s so sad.
BOYMAMA
Jesus Christ, we left the UWS to move somewheresafe! What the hell?
NYCMOM
No joke, we paid almost two mil for a Brady Bunch house and our neighbor has Trump signage. Where on the UWS?! We werein Morningside Heights! But when a dude flashed Finnian’s nanny in Central Park (Finnian was asleep in the Peg Perego,thank God) I told my husband, “It’s Westchester or Austin!” He picked Austin. I’m not so sure. I traded my job and my friends for this.
VICKI B
What is wrong with you people? Someone died! A moment of respect for a lost soul, please!
NYCMOM
You’re right. I’m sorry.
BOYMAMA
Me, too. I get wrapped up in my own world sometimes. It is very sad that someone died. Homeless person? Please don’t hate me for asking. I’m a Democrat!
MARYKAYMOM
Don’t despair, ladies! We all need to stick together. LMK if you want an invite to my summer bash this Friday night. All are welcome! I just got the new City Gal Lip Plumper Kit in stock and I can’t wait to show you the magic of lip plumping. Plus margaritas!
ADMIN
The board is moderated closely to make sure everyone feels safe and respected, and corrective actions will be taken if we feel someone is abusing that. Please no solicitation on the Barton Hills Mamas list.
Janine, if you spam again, you will be removed.
MARYKAYMOM
Sorry! Just trying to be friendly! Come one, come all to my summer bash! 2104 Side Dip Cove at 5PM Friday!
ADMIN
Janine, seriously.
