“oh ok” Shane nodded.

“Yes um reservation for four, Pieszecki”

“right this way”

They all made their way and followed the waitress. Alice kept looking around everywhere to see if she could spot Lara. Of course she’s not going to be out here Alice she’s COOKING.

“We’re really full tonight, I hope you don’t mind sitting by the kitchen”

“nah its cool” Carmen sat down and Shane next to her.

“wow it’s so beautiful in here” Jamie sat down and Alice next to her.

“yep” Alice stared at the kitchen doors. Wish Lara would just come out from behind them. She shook her head.

Shane got up. “hey you know what I’m gonna go back there and tell Lara we’re here”

Alice jumped up. “no”

Shane gave her a weird look. “No? but”

“I mean, um I’ll go”

Shane shrugged. “ok, we’ll order some drinks”

Alice nodded and kicked herself, I cant just go in there and be all hey Lara long time no see since you broke my heart, but hey how are you? Great restaurant? She sighed and sucked it in and went in. She looked around and saw all the cooks moving fast cutting things, rushing in and out, serving, flipping. Alice scanned the area and her heart skipped a beat when her eyes finally landed on Lara. She looked so beautiful in her chef’s hat cutting away. Alice inhaled and exhaled slowly as she made her way over to her.

“Jose, move those lobsters out of the way and double check the crabs after, I need butter and cucumbers Alfred, lets move it”

Alice smiled she liked how Lara took charge.

“Well you haven’t changed”

Lara quickly looked up still cutting.

“OW! Crap..”

Alice frowned and made her way next to her. “I’m so sorry Lara are you ok?” Alice put her hand on Lara’s hand and immediately they pulled away at the shock of the electricity that erupted between them.

Lara shook her head. “not your fault” The silence was deafening. Alice nodded. “So um, wow-