Good Things # 2
There were good things about Judy, also.
Judy always remembered to send Christmas presents and Birthday presents. Judy paid attention in school, so she had a good education and many opportunities. Judy was genial. Judy was diplomatic. Judy glossed over the messy details, or faced them head-on and made them seem profoundly messy.
Judy took control. Judy was brave because she knew she was too pretty to hit. Judy easily called in favors. Judy was owed many favors. Judy was organized and kept the favors she was owed by the people who owed them in a file in her desk at work, and a copy at home, and a copy at the office, and carried one in her planner, with all the numbers for the people who owed her favors listed alongside.
Judy loved her son. Most of the time.
Judy was a strategist. Judy was a genius, which helped with her strategy.
Judy was good with children. In a way.
Judy never explained herself. Judy was merciless. Judy was never nice to people who weren't worth the effort. Judy economized. Judy prioritized. Judy dressed well and always had her nails manicured—another part of her strategy.
Judy loved herself.