2023-06-13 20:06:47Diane enters the Mountain Penthouse and doesn’t find her husband. She hears music coming from outside and smiles.
She goes outside and finds Daryl swimming in the pool. There is a portable radio playing the song “Stutter” by Joe feat. Mystikal.
“You look like you turned into a fish. You don't come out of the water!” She jokes.
“This pool is good and we have a wonderful view of the city.” Daryl swims to the edge next to her.
“Thank goodness we don’t have a bigger building right next door.” Diane jokes, “I would hate to know that hot women watch you swim.”
“Only if I swam naked...” Daryl winks mischievously.
“You pervert.” Diane laughs, “Hey, I visited the Motta family.”
Daryl stops laughing, “I think I misheard.”
“No, you heard right.” Diane insists, “I visited Octavio and Jane. I had to see t
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