Somehow, even without Bernadette, I made it to Eleventh Chocolate before Other Me. I may have jaywalked and cut across people's lawns and store parking lots. I know, I know, shame on me. Still, I probably only had a few extra minutes to scope things out.

First up? Eleventh Chocolate itself. Lucy wasn't yet sitting in front, so I made my way to the back, peeking in windows as I went. For a store that was supposed to open next week, it looked awfully empty.

Except... There was ...