The Ripple Effect of a Simple Yes

One afternoon, Sandra, the friendly neighbor, knocked on Greg and Jeanne’s door with a proposal that caught them off guard. She asked if her kids, along with the rest of the neighborhood children, could enjoy their sparkling pool. Her plea, keeping the kids safe from the chaos of the streets, felt reasonable.

Greg was hesitant—he had envisioned the pool as a tranquil retreat, not a playground. But Jeanne’s gentle persuasion won him over. Though he agreed, he was determined to maintain some level of control. What they didn’t realize was that this one decision would set off a chain of events that would forever alter their summer.