A Friend Checks In
Amanda called Anna, asking her to come to the house. As she arrived, Anna saw the withering and dead flower beds that had once been well-tended. She thought someone might have ruined their garden. It took six knocks at the door, and then Anna was shocked at what she saw.
Something Happened
Amanda was always the well-put-together person, even when she got pregnant. However, her mascara had run all the way to the hairline, there were dark circles underneath her eyes, and she had a red nose. Anna demanded to know what was happening and where John had gone.