Chapter 85: Chapter 85

"Hello! Welcome to Santa's Café!" a friendly waitress asked as they walked in. "Two for dinner?"

Taren shook his head. "Just hot cocoa for me. We came in to warm up."

A friendly smile spread across her lips. "Well, then. You came to the right place! Mrs. Claus just finished baking a fresh batch of her cookies, too, so you're in luck!" Taren could tell that the waitress took her job to heart. Her name tag read Angela.

"Thanks, Angela." It was obvious that Kiki knew her. After all, the jewelry store was close by. Taren assumed that Kiki and her coworkers frequently came in for lunch.

"My pleasure." Angela walked over to a table, expecting them to follow, and laid two menus down. "I'm glad to see you're back. Sorry to hear about- what happened."

Kiki nodded. "Thanks." She and Taren slid into the booth across from each other.

"So, what can I get you?" Angela asked, her voice spritely once again.