Mandy observed a chubby child in a gold sweater and pink skirt playfully pursuing her younger brother along the boardwalk. This scene reminded Mandy of her own childhood, filled with joyful moments spent with friends Jud and Wendy, enjoying rainbow sorbet and sailing paper boats in the harbour on sunny days.
Reflecting on the past, Mandy felt like a specter, moving through a time and place that no longer felt like home. The memories brought a mix of nostalgia and sadness, highlighting how the innocence and joy of her youth now seemed distant from her present experience.