I was caught off guard (totally unprepared!) when Ned plucked me out of bed one morning and forced me to go on a ‘surprise’ vacation.
We flew to the west coast and spent the first few days lounging in the sand… staring at the Ocean. We shucked Oysters while we were there, saw an Octopus, and then we visited an Ostrich farm!
In spite of the fun we were having, I was Overjoyed to learn that Ned had saved the best surprise for last… two tickets to an insider (nearly impossible to get) Oscar party.
It was Over-the-top!
Black and white vintage photographs adorned the walls of the lobby, so Ned and I strolled around to view them all while we sipped our free martinis.
I’d almost forgotten about Nancy and her dreadful Neighborhood Newsletter when I nearly swallowed my Olive. There, hanging on the wall, clear as day and framed in delicate silver… was a picture of Miss Abernathy!
The photo was very, very old, but I recognized her immediately. How had I never made the connection before?!
Miss Abernathy was NOT, in fact, Nancy Abernathy at all. She was Gretta Mancini.
And who was Gretta Mancini?
The world famous Opera singer who went missing decades prior.
According to the tabloids, she suffered a meltdown at a rehearsal one evening when she discovered that Ollie, the show’s producer (who Gretta was having an affair with at the time) had cheated on her with the pianist.
There was an Outburst, and Ollie was seriously wounded. Police Officers were called in, and Gretta was hauled away.
The famous opera singer was never seen again.
This put a whole new spin on everything.
I had ammunition!
TO BE CONTINUED
Well, I have to say that O wasn’t as fun as N, but at least we’re getting somewhere with the plot. It could actually be the end since we now have what we need to keep Nancy “quiet.”
That being said, I may move on to something new for the letter P. We’ll see.
Anyway, thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed the story so far… and my silly illustration!
Until next time,
Peace & Love!
a sprinkle of faith 
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