IN: I walked up the well worn staircase out of the subway and emerged to a bright , but still gloomy sky above Lexington and 59th street . How many times have I shuffled up those stairs to emerging to a gloomy sky ? How many times have I dreaded that ride , fearing for my life while barreling through the 59th street tunnel , and then walked to work to my deadening , hard desk . How many times have I sat trying to wake up under the cheap electric lights above my cubicle ?
What may be the reason why they fear for their life ?

OUT: They live in a dangerous part of the city .

IN: My nephew , Matthew called today . He was at his grandma 's house and wanted to know if any of his cousins wanted to come swim in the pool with him . Jake was the only one not otherwise occupied , and since it was a sunny and hot day today , was more than happy to go cool off with Matthew .
Why did Matthew call his cousins to go to the pool ?

OUT: Matthew wanted someone to swim with him since he was bored at Grandma 's house

IN: Although technically it was afternoon when I woke up . I do believe this was the first time I have ever slept for 12 hours ! The plane ride was good - as good as a plane ride that long can be , which really means uneventful . No problems with security ( had my little bag o ' liquids handy , laptop in an easy to pull out place , slip off shoes ) .
Why was the plane ride long ?

OUT:
They were traveling a great distance .