“What can I get for you tonight?” Connie asked as she set their glasses down then pulled a notepad from an apron pocket and a pen from behind her ear. She turned to Laurelynn first. “I’ll have a pizza with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms and extra cheese, please.” “No problem, two plates with that?” Connie glanced at Derek. “Sure, but I’d like the chicken alfredo too. We’ll probably need boxes before we’re done, but no rush on that.” He handed his menu to Connie with a smile and watched as she picked up the other. “No problem. I’ll put this in and get it out as soon as we can.” “No rush.” Derek smiled again. “It’s a beautiful evening and we’re in no hurry.” He looked across the table at Laurelynn instead of out at the night, not sure what had prompted him to make the comment, but it was

