My parents told everyone I was a waitress, for nin…

did not extend the conversation.

I did not comfort her. I did not say it is okay or I forgive you. Those words would come later or they would not.

Either way, the power to decide was mine now. They come once a month now. A standing reservation.

Table 12 by the window. I join them when I want to, not when I am summoned. The difference is everything.

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