“I can’t believe you’re clocking out early.”  Samuel was whispering to me.  Before our shift, I had explained that I needed to run an errand.  He still didn’t believe me.  Especially since I never took time off.
Removing my apron, I smiled.  “I’ve covered for you plenty of times before.  Besides, it’s just a couple of hours, not the whole night.”
“I knew that would come back and bite me someday.”  He laughed.  “Good thing it’s yet another slow night.”
“Don’t forget to lock up.”  At least Samuel was one of the few reliable people I knew.  Usually I was the one to close the restaurant; it was time for him to do the honors.  Anna was watching me as I readied myself.&n...

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