Chapter 21
The restaurant on the boat was circular-shaped with windows that offered a 360-degree view of the water and harbor. The white drop ceiling had understated pot lights. Elegant teak posts were scattered throughout the space, and matching crown molding encircled the entire room. Blue-gray carpet covered the floor.
It hadn’t changed from years ago, when Charlie, Brie, and I used to run around the tables playing tag. Our dad never let us play on the deck because he was nervous that we’d fall overboard.
Two crew members set up the ship's dining room, snapping crisp white tablecloths in the air and letting them settle on the tables. The other man set the table with items from a cart filled with plates, napkins, cutlery, and water goblets.
"Hey guys. I'm working in the kitchen."
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