The Ford careened to the left and bumped onto a narrow gravel drive. The rusty chain guarding the Beechwood Lake entrance was gone, and the NO TRESPASSING sign was obscured by a blue vinyl banner: TRICK & LAURIE * 25 Years * Lifes a Beach! Rachel didn’t comment on the apostrophe. Riley watched the back of his father’s head. “I find vow-renewal ceremonies an insufferable display of ego,” Mrs. Woodlawn said. She touched up her new Red-Hot Mama lipstick. “Especially when they’re themed.” “Well, they did get married on a beach,” said Mr. Woodlawn. “I find that insufferable too. I thought this place was closed now.” “Trick knows someone in Parks & Rec.” “Trick always knows someone, doesn’t he?” “That lipstick I got you looks great.” “I hate it, but I’m trying not to.
