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Juniper
“Juniper, come to my office when you get a second.”
“Sure, boss. Let me finish this up.” Juniper made the rounds past her tables, topping off coffee cups with a smile. The smiles didn’t guarantee a good tip, but they sure didn’t hurt. Enticed by the rich aroma drifting up from her carafe, she realized she could use a fresh cup of her own. The morning shift never bothered her, but she’d started to drag after the lunch rush.
She grabbed two cups, one for herself and one for Jack, and loaded up both with cream and sugar. “What’s up?” she asked, setting the cup on his desk.
He accepted the coffee with a nod. “Get the van gassed up. Got a catering job for you.” A set of keys landed on the desk.
“Now? Chloe gets out of school in an hour.”
“In and out, Junie. I’ll give Chloe a sl
