MN/P1Male/Morn/MomChat/Neighbors

From Create Your Own Story

“Who are all our neighbors again..?” You ask, trying to get as much information without seeming strange.

“Um...” Your mother eyes you suspiciously. “There's the Johnson's, Mr. and Mrs. Walsh next door with John and Elaine, the Reeds' with Billy and Theodore...” She names a few more neighbors, but you don't remember them as well.

“What do you think about them?” You ask, hoping to get some insight.

“Well, the Johnson's are always fighting. They're a young couple, maybe not even thirty yet. Mrs. Johnson keeps asking me if I've seen Mr. Johnson sneaking around with loose women. I keep telling her it's all in her imagination. The Walsh's...” Your mother's eyes wander in deep thought.

“Mr. Walsh is a strange man. So obsessive about his lawn, but... that man just does strange things. He's usually up early in the mornings though. Mrs. Walsh doesn't come out of the house much. I think their son, John, works from home and I don't see him very often either. Elaine is such a sweet little thing. Too shy for her own good, though. The Reeds reminds us when we were younger...” Your mother gestures, referring to your father and herself.

“Mr. Reed is a doctor and works at the hospital. He's a nice man, but always seem distracted. Mrs. Reeds works at the elementary school. It must be easy for her since she can always keep her eyes on her two sons...”

Your mother goes on about some shifty neighbors and strange happenings around the neighborhood. You nod in agreement. She finishes and quietly thinks to herself. You could ask her some more things or finish speaking to her. Do you:

Ask about recent events
Ask about family
Finish chatting with her