Courtney "I'm going to pick Charlie up from school," Ryder says, kissing me on the cheek. "Don't forget, Mrs. Samburg is coming at 5:30 to pick up her husband's birthday cake." "Ugh, finally," I mutter. "I'm so ready to get that crazy lady out of my hair. Did you know that she changed her order five times before she actually settled on something?" Ryder flashes me an adoring smile. "Yet you were so patient with her." "Hey, the Samburgs buy a cake for every occasion, even their cat's birthday. They may be our biggest customer." He nods in agreement before taking a few steps back towards the entrance of the bakery. "I'm taking mom to her doctor's appointment after I pick Charlie up. You're closing on your own tonight." "I know, but thanks for the reminder, asshole." He smirks, s