C101

**BEFORE MANNY'S DEATH

The three of them sat at the round table, an awkward tension was built like a wall around them. They made sure to fix their eyes on anything other than themselves.

“This place has such a lovely view." Kari commented, looking out the large window.

“Mother please!" Manny cautioned and turned her attention back to her phone.

“What? None of you refused to speak