The bright morning sun shone down brightly onto the crystal blue swimming pool water.
A large American flag fluttered gently on the tall flagpole near the patio brick wall.
Elena pushed the luxury stroller slowly along the smooth stone walk surrounding the water.
Baby Leo babbled happily inside his cozy stroller while reaching for his colorful toy rattles.
Beatrice stepped out onto the patio wearing an elegant white satin sun dress and dark sunglasses.
She carried a cool glass of iced juice in her right hand as she walked.
Her posture was stiff as her eyes remained locked on the dark stroller wheels.
Beatrice: Set the stroller near the pool edge so he can see the water reflections.
Elena: That edge is far too slippery and close to the deep end, ma'am.
Beatrice: I am the lady of this house and you will obey my orders!
Elena: I must put safety first whenever I am caring for baby Leo.
Beatrice: Give me those handles right now and go fetch my silk towel inside!
Elena hesitated for a moment because her instincts told her something was very wrong.
She reluctantly released her grip on the stroller handle to step toward the house.
Beatrice immediately took control of the stroller and angled it toward the deep pool.
She looked around the open patio area to ensure no groundskeepers were nearby watching.
A cold smile touched the edges of her lips as she made her move.
Beatrice: You should have minded your own business in this family, Elena.
With a subtle push, Beatrice tilted the stroller directly over the slick concrete lip.
The heavy stroller tipped forward into the deep water with a massive splash of foam.
Elena: No! Baby Leo!
Elena turned around instantly and saw the stroller sinking fast into the blue water.
Beatrice let out a loud dramatic scream and dropped her juice glass onto the stone tile.
Beatrice: Help! The stroller slipped away from me!
Elena did not hesitate for even a single second as she sprinted toward the edge.
She leaped headfirst into the deep cold pool without removing her shoes or heavy uniform.
The icy water engulfed her completely as she swam fast toward the sinking black shape.
Underneath the surface, the light refracted blue as the heavy stroller drifted down fast.
Elena opened her eyes wide underwater despite the stinging sensation from the pool chlorine.
She reached her arms out frantically toward the open harness of the infant seat.
Her hands gripped the warm fabric of Leo's shirt just as the stroller hit bottom.
She pulled the tiny baby out of the straps with every bit of strength left.
Holding the infant tightly against her chest, Elena kicked her legs upward with force.