Jerry’s birthday

Anat was planning a small socially distanced party at Central Park. She would order a few pizzas, ice cream and take everyone to the park’s zoo. She figured the small crowd would enjoy seeing the grizzly bears and other animals. She wasn’t a fan of zoos. She’d rather the animals be free. But she knew the kids would be happy. She invited Ben. Which of course, meant Jen would be present. The two were friendly now and their friendship was getting stronger. She was going to see if she could get Spiderman or the Hulk to show. She wondered why when she could easily get Pomegranate Boy, Wine Lady and Dried Fruit Girl. But she knew those superheroes had to remain disguised forever. Or as long as she, Alana and Marc could do so. Dan’s nephew would be there.

Jerry was happy. But disappointed he often wondered about the other kids in the shelter he was forced to live in till Anat rescued him. She rescued him in many ways. Of course, Jerry rescued Anat, too.
Jerry’s young mind wondered if he could free all the kids and find them good places to live. He hasn’t seen anyone since he left. He wanted to. But knew he probably never would.

Jay was now living in Central Park. He camped out not far from Strawberry Fields. He fired glass at people as they strolled the park. He was waiting for the right moment. He wanted his kid back. Diane his wife was released from prison. She went back to the roach-infested dump she shared with Jay. She promised herself to stay clean and find a job. She enrolled in some online classes.

Marc and Alana got the invite to Jerry’s party and planned to show. Alana’s heart melted. Marc’s did, too. But they knew their roles. Alana had a skirmish with some nutjob in the train station. He was acting up and tried to push people. She jumped right in and sprayed him with wine and hit him with so many apples that he fell on the platform. She scurried out, while the NYPD raced down the stairs to cuff him. Alana texted Marc about her incident at the subway station. The two figured they had to be on guard for more craziness.