My sister smiled just before my little daughter slipped into the hotel pool. When I tried to reach her, my father grabbed my arm and refused to let me go.
He grunted, and his grip loosened just enough. I ripped myself free and threw my body into the pool.
The water froze around my clothes. I forced my eyes open through the sting of chlorine and saw Emily sinking, her dress swelling around her, her little shoes dragging her down. I grabbed her beneath the arms and kicked upward with everything I had.
