Alarming Discovery

Birds are chirping in the background. The heavenly scent of spring flowers drifts through the air. The afternoon sun shining brightly from the cloudless skies making it a warm, pleasant day. Not looking forward to going back to her sitters, Rachel decided to continue her newfound freedom with a long walk in the park. The beautiful green lawns and a large assortment of flowers make it one of her favorite places to just sit and be. She glances towards the pond to find a raft of ducks paddling across the water. Maybe I'll even see speedy while I'm here.

Rachel fed the feathery creatures nearly every day last summer. That's when she met a duckling she lovingly named speedy. No matter where she threw the food, the little mallard would snatch it up before the others could get to it. If another duck tried to take it away, the little hellion would flog them with her small but powerful wings. Rachel became so attached that she decided to name him.