Ruth asked for the findings.
Cynthia said the report was still being prepared.
The treasurer looked at the invoice.
"Then why has the company billed us for an emergency response before the emergency has been documented?"
There was a long silence.
Finally, Cynthia replied.
"You're not qualified to evaluate pool safety."
Ruth nodded, though the president couldn't see her.
"That's true. Which is why I'm asking for the qualified report."
Cynthia ended the call.
Ruth remained seated at her desk.
She wasn't frightened by the abrupt ending.
She was frightened by what the invoices suggested.
Someone was preparing to spend association money on a supposed hazard that nobody had verified.
Meanwhile, Andre began receiving inquiries from residents who believed his pool would soon become available for community use.
A retired teacher asked whether he planned to offer morning exercise classes.
Another neighbor wanted to know whether her grandchildren could attend swimming lessons.
A third asked about private reservations.
Andre was baffled.
He hadn't advertised anything.
Eventually, a neighbor forwarded a promotional email.
The subject line read: Coming Soon — Willowcrest Bluewater Wellness.
The message included a photograph of Andre's backyard.
His turquoise swimming pool occupied the center of the image.
The concrete patio looked bright and inviting.
His privacy fence formed a neat border behind the water.
Andre recognized the photograph immediately.
It had been taken during the unauthorized consultant visit.
He examined the bottom of the advertisement.
It described a proposed premium wellness membership and invited residents to register their interest.
A small disclaimer stated that availability was subject to final arrangements.
But the overall presentation strongly implied that access was practically guaranteed.
Andre called Natalie.
His attorney reviewed the advertisement.
Then she asked whether he had authorized the photograph.
"No."
"Did you give permission for promotional use?"
"No."
"Have you agreed to participate in the program?"
"Absolutely not."
Natalie took a breath.
"Then we need to correct the representation before residents start relying on it."
Andre nodded.
He didn't want innocent neighbors showing up at his house expecting a service he'd never agreed to provide.
He also didn't want Cynthia using their disappointment as another argument against him.
Natalie sent a formal notice to the HOA and Bluewater.
The message explained that the pool was private, that no recreational access agreement existed, and that promotional material should not imply otherwise.
Bluewater removed the photograph from one version of the advertisement.
But the program wasn't canceled.
And Cynthia immediately began telling residents that Andre's attorney was interfering with community improvements.
At the next board meeting, Ruth raised the issue.