qaf_drabbles [britin1729]

Debbie beamed up at Brian through teary eyes. Then she shook the bag. "What is it?"

"Open it, Deb," Justin encouraged.

Debbie swiped renewed tears from her eyes but didn't open the bag. "You know, I still remember my first day here." Vic had told her about an opening at the Liberty Diner, so she'd applied that day and started working the next. She'd never looked back.

It had always been more than a job; it had been a second home, a place where family and friends came together for advice and support. A place to share, laugh, and love.