“Hi, welcome to Elmwood Spring Motel, how can I help you?” Zalena chimed as the bell above the door had chimed, she didn’t look up from her work where she was currently finishing writing up the guests list for the next week and what rooms needed special accommodations since there were a few coming in from out of state to have business meetings.

“Zee!” A cheery voice called, she looked up just in time to see her latest friend Kairi nearly jump across the counter to get to ...