Summary

Water Child – Each month, Nadine Osnac receives a letter from her mother and father. In her latest letter to Nadine, her mother speaks of her father’s health being difficult and thanks Nadine for the money sent to them. The letter asks for a call. Three weeks pass, but Nadine cannot bring herself to call. Nadine works as an RN at a nearby hospital with a woman named Josette, who can make even quick encounters in passing seem friendly. Nadine lives in a one-bedroom condo in Canarsie. After work, Nadine discovers her ex-boyfriend and father of her nearly-born child has left her a message telling her he does not need other women in his life. Nadine keeps a small Japanese-style water shrine on her dresser in honor of the baby never born, but aborted. Another letter arrives from Nadine...