Sara

I felt better and relieved being at work. I tied my apron and tried to get back into the groove of things. I would just be working at the diner for now, but that was enough.

“Sara! You’re back!” Lauren exclaimed, moving around quickly to hug me.

I winced for a moment when she squeezed too tight around my ribs. The mob doc said they weren’t broken anymore, but that they were still bruised and would be sore for a while…. I groaned internally. ...