I said hello to my friends, then went back and pulled an apron on to help with prep and serving. Between us, we had everyone fed in an hour, and were able to sit in one of the booths together with our steak sandwiches.

He didn't say much, and I finally asked him quietly what was bothering him. "We didn't use protection, Vivian. What if we, I mean..."

I laughed a little. "Don't worry, I can't have children. It's a medical condition, I've known for years. That's one reason why it is so hard for me to work with the kids sometimes, knowing I'll never have them."

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