Abby
The aroma of sizzling bacon and freshly brewed coffee mingles with the clatter of dishes, creating a symphony of sound and smell that is Lucky"s Diner. It"s been a year since my rescue from the cruise ship, and I take comfort in the bustling atmosphere of this place. Before our hellish “vacation,” Roger never would have let me work, especially not in the middle of a pandemic, and especially such a labor intensive job.
But everything is different now. I refuse to let this disease rule my life, and we mainly only get takeout orders, anyway. As I wipe down a counter, I take a moment to appreciate the way sunlight filters through the grease-smeared windows, casting an amber glow over the chipped Formica countertops.
"Order up!" the cook shouts, placing a plate of steaming pancakes on t
