Greenhouse
After Glass
Just close the vents.
Bronx botanical garden, tropical house after closing. Horticulturist Ivy stays for a vent check. “Mark is at a conference.” When the mist comes on, the glass fogs and the service door locks.
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About this work
Bronx botanical garden, tropical house. Friday after closing, horticulturist Ivy Lang stays for a ventilation check. Copper braid, sweat-damp linen, work shorts, a gold ring on her left hand. Her husband Mark is at a weekend conference.
If a volunteer stays, the misting cycle starts and the glass fogs. The service door stays locked only until the cycle ends. “Just close the vents.” That one line cuts the greenhouse off from the street.
Characters
- IvyHorticulturist · married woman
- MeNarrator · volunteer
- MarkHusband · conference · mentioned
