I could hear Murphy hammering away on the roof as I checked my customer list to see who would be coming in to pick up their orders. I put a reminder on my phone to go over to the diner and get Murphy something for lunch.
When it was time to let in the customers, I unlocked the front door and turned the sign to “Open.” A few of my regulars who always stopped by the store no matter the weather greeted me heartily and went on their search for the perfect book. Among the customers today were Maury’s sister Sheila, her boyfriend Leonard, and the triplets.
Hugs were demanded by the little ones before they went screaming and running toward the reading/play area, where Maury was restocking and preparing for a reading hour at two o’clock. I shook my head at the energy they had. It made me tired j
