Chapter 13Once Emma was safely on the bus the next morning, I drove to South Campus and met Connor at The Big Beanery. I checked my watch to confirm I'd made it on time, as punctuality had been instilled in me by Nana D ever since I was old enough to read a clock. She wouldn't let me use anything digital until I knew the difference between the big and little hands, just as I couldn't get Velcro shoes until I could properly tie my own laces. That woman never gave up until she got her way!
Other than a few people in line and my boss and her wife sitting in a corner booth, the place was empty. I waved at Myriam and Ursula, then got in the queue. Only one waved back, of course. By the time I was next to order, Connor joined me and added in his items. “Make that two more black coffees, skip th
