Chapter 8: Flamingo Takeover

The Flamingo Six completely took over the resort.

Judy blasted eighties music poolside from her karaoke machine.

Marlene organized water aerobics for anyone with knees, courage, or poor judgment.

Patty loudly asked hotel staff whether “grandmother childcare packages” came standard with resort bookings.

Random tourists joined the chaos.

A retired couple from Ohio bought matching flamingo visors by lunch.

Two college girls asked for a group photo.

A little boy from another family began calling them “the beach aunties.”

Meanwhile, Sam and Jennie found themselves actually parenting their own children for the first time all trip.

Brad needed sunscreen.

Susie wanted snacks.

Matt asked to go swimming.

Nobody handed Carol a schedule.

Because every time Sam or Jennie attempted to shift responsibility back to her, another Flamingo appeared immediately.

“Sorry,” Judy would say. “Carol has margarita yoga.”

“Can’t,” Marlene added once. “She’s booked for seashell therapy.”

Carol had never felt more protected in her life.

Or more entertained.

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