I pulled my car in front of my favourite coffee shop and parked. Most days, I would stop here to get coffee before I go to work. They sell the best coffee, and a cup of warm espresso was a welcome comfort to start my day before work.

When I entered the coffee shop, it was buzzing with people getting their early morning drink. Most times, at this hour, it is not crowded, but today, it was because it was a Monday. I checked my watch to see that it was 7:15am. I didn't mind the long line now, though, because I still had forty-five minutes before I should get...