Page 8 of Just A Little Joy

Was it on the table?

You tell me.

Nope, and you’ve gotten me all turned around.

I’m supposed to be checking on you.

Consider me checked. I’m tired, but fine. Ready to go again on Thursday.

Does a Thursday, Friday, Saturday schedule work for you?

Yeah, but, uhhh, I already have plans in place for Thursday after next.

No problem. It’s a popular day. I’m taking off too.

Doing something exciting?

I don’t know about all that.

You?

I have high hopes.

Then I’m gonna have them for you too.

Do you need a ride on Thursday, or were you able to get your car fixed?

No, but now I know to leave early. It’s walkable from my apartment. Stone and Vine is closed next Thursday.

Closed? On a Thursday?

Yeah, it’s Thanksgiving.

Oh shit. I forgot.

You sure you’re available?

Yeah, it’s no problem.

Okay, but if you get here early, you’re welcome to take a nap in my office.

After a day shift, I mean.

The couch is pretty comfy.

Cool, thanks.

Hey, just trying to keep my bartenders happy. You were a huge hit.

I don’t know if I should be flattered or not.

Yes, definitely. You did a fantastic job.

I bet you say that to all the boys.

Only the good ones.

THREE