Looking down at Oswin, and then back at the bench seat; Pat let out a sigh.
“As long as you’re okay hun.” She said, concern for Oswin evident in her voice.
Stepping between Pat and Oswin, a waitress placed a serving tray on the table.
She was young with mid length blonde hair kept in a messy bun, and sapphire blue eyes.
“I’ll make sure I take care of them Pat.” She said with a smile, her accent sounding familiar - but clearly not a local.
“Thanks Darlin.” Pat said, beginning to walk away. “Folks, Cass will be sure to make you feel at home.” She said, tapping Altier on the shoulder, she continued. “Good seein you Alt.” Then she looked right at Billie. “Good seein you too Billie.” She said, a reassuring smile on her face. She looked over her shoulder to Cass and pointed to the table, making a circling motion with her finger.
“Make sure their tab is on the house today.
“Yes Ma’am.” Cass replied.
Pat chuckled to herself as she walked back behind the bar, chatting up the patrons as she went.
“Hope you all don’t mind, today is my first day.” Cass said, placing glasses of water on the table.
Looking down at Oswin, she smiled.
“Here,” she said taking hold of his hand and hoisted him to his feet with little effort on her part.
Then with a sigh, she pulled out a tablet and asked; “Are you all ready to order?”