Chapter 26Tina's deli was always decorated and festive around the year-end holidays. This Sunday, the deli was closed to the public with a party for employees and their significant others. Rachael decided to pay Tina a visit and present her the gift of 14K ruby earrings she knew Tina would love. The small corner deli was packed with happy people and well-wishers that spilled out onto the sidewalk. The crowd was boisterous. When Tina caught a break, she presented Rachael with her gift. They stepped into the kitchen in the back and opened their gifts. Tina immediately replaced the earrings she wore with the new ones and happily threw her head side-to-side, making the earrings dance and sparkle.
Tina's gift to Rachael was a gift card to Paulette's, a new designer boutique on Powell Street ne
