Chapter Five
Valerie enjoyed working the Saturday lunch shift because she had a chance to see people she didn’t normally see in the evenings. Lots of families came in for a late breakfast or for a midday meal, and she also saw a lot of older couples who made Bishop’s their regular weekend lunch place. Since the diner didn’t open until after church on Sunday, Saturday was the busiest day for breakfast, and when Valerie started her shift, the morning waitresses were very busy and falling behind, so she jumped in to help Lisa and Dotty out.
Time passed by quickly as she interacted with lots of customers, including some adorable young ladies who were overjoyed when Valerie brought them waters for their dolls. It wasn’t until a little after noon that Mrs. Gregory and her husband came in for l
