After a few frantic splashes, Claire's mind began to buzz, a deafening roar filling her ears as her consciousness started to fade.
She had fallen into the deep end of the pool, a less crowded area, precisely why Kelly had chosen it for her secret rendezvous with her boy toy.
"Claire!" The first to arrive was Mike Walker, who dove straight into the pool.
Mike's eyes had been fixed on Claire all night. After she went in to play the piano, he stayed outside to keep watch. When she suddenly ran out, he was momentarily pulled away by a friend, and by the time he returned, she was gone. Just as he was anxiously searching for her, he heard someone shouting that someone had fallen into the water. Rushing over, he immediately recognized Claire's voice crying for help.
He didn't hesitate, he dove in at once.
Gilbert arrived just as Mike jumped in.
It was only a swimming pool. Gilbert stood at the edge, planning to assist once Mike brought her up.
