Chapter 118
“Go home,” I interrupt, trying to hide the mild annoyance in my voice—not directed at her, but rather at

yet another hitch in the day. “Feel better, Sarah.”

“Thanks, Abby.”

But then, to make matters worse, I’ve barely been in my office for another half hour when Ben, another

server, appears in the doorway. He looks just as bad as Sarah.

“Abby, I think I caught…”

“Just go,” I groan, passing my hand over my face. “Try not to get anyone else sick.”

After Ben leaves, I let out a weary sigh and sink further into my chair. Two servers down, a

disappointed food critic, and the breakfast rush isn’t even over.

Resigned, I leave the sanctuary of my office, heading back to the floor to help out. That’s when I see

Mark and Lisa, two of our employees, locked in a heated argument by the hostess stand.

“He’s stealing my tables!” Lisa exclaims, her eyes shooting daggers at Mark.

“Your tables? You don’t own the floor, Lisa!” Mark retorts.

“Enough!” I interject, my patience wearing thin. “Mark, give Lisa her tables back. Lisa, focus on the

guests and not internal squabbles.”

lingers in the air after they leave. I

to the hostess station to see a a man standing there with

an official-looking badge on

say as pleasantly as I

smile, holding his hand out.

I

universe still has one more curveball up

Mr. Thompson,” I manage, taking his outstretched hand.

highest standards.”

the kitchen first, where Ethan and the crew are wrapping up

on his clipboard, asking to see the temperature logs,

labeling on the spices.

standard procedure; except for today, of course, when

wringer more than once.

worn, which could cause food

“And these towels are

solution when not in

fighting the urge to show my frustration. “Absolutely, Mr. Thompson.

cutting boards and correct the towel situation

more notes on

for what feels like an eternity, with him pointing out

like having someone

for every little infringement. And I feel like a haggard scullery maid, just wanting to sit

five minutes without being

closes his clipboard. “You’ll need to address these

follow-up visit

the exhaustion from seeping into my

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