Chapter 6

Marion gestured for him to come over and he practically ran there. She gave him a look, then turned to Jim.

“Good morning, sir, and welcome to Mabry’s. My name is Marion and I’ll be your server, and this is Edward, who I’m training.”

Jim’s gaze strayed up from the menu he had been perusing to glance at Marion, then looked at Edward, his blue eyes widening. “Edward.”

The soft way he’d said the name told Edward that he’d definitely been recognized. And remembered.

“Jim, how are you?”

“Uh. Fine.” He seemed at a loss.

Marion cleared her throat. “Coffee, sir?”

“Yes.”

“We’ll get that for you and give you a chance to look over the menu.” Marion stepped away and immediately looked pointedly at Edward.

“Excuse me,” Edward said and followed her.

“Don’t screw this up, Edward,” she admonished. “You’re doing great. You can talk to the eye candy afteryour shift. Got that?”

“Yeah. Sorry.”

“It’s okay. I can imagine it’s a bit startling. Former boyfriend?”