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She looks up with a surprised, “Oh my gosh, I thought you were still sound asleep. I had no idea you had been up and gone out. What’ve you got there?” She eyes the goodies intently.

I smile warmly and reply, “I’ve been up since six thirty. I went jogging… Glimerton hasn’t changed a bit. Then I got back here, showered, and went to grab us some coffee and bagels.”

“You are an angel!” She quickly grabs a cup from the tray.

I place the bag on the island and hand her an everything bagel with cream cheese. “What time do you usually get to the store in the morning?”

“I’m typically there by nine thirty to open by ten. I’ll be going in a few.”

“Great. I’ll join you.”

“You wanna come with?” she asks with a surprised look gracing her face.

“Of course! Do you really think I want to sit home all day and twiddle my thumbs? I’ll go crazy thinking about everything that happened.”

“True,” she laughs. “Of course, not. I could use the help.” She raises an eyebrow, I assume, wondering if I’m interested.

“Perfect. Consider me your new employee.”

Lissa laughs once more. “Great! You’re hired!”


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