"You got stuck babysitting their kid?" Lacey's wide-eyed expression was a good portion sympathy, but also terror at the thought because dear god that combination of personalities. That was plenty of reason to hurry up and get that tea started for him now, and find a cute vintage glass bottle to serve as a vase so she could display the rose prominently by the cash register. "Oh, you poor thing. I'm amazed you remembered what day it was after that."

But grateful. Also flattered. Because eee.

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