“I’m awfully sorry I didn’t get here sooner.” He rubbed his forehead. “I wasn’t feeling very well this morning.” “You don’t look like you’re feeling very well now,” I said. “Why don’t I finish out the day here, and you go on back home?” “I really would appreciate that. I’ll make sure you’re paid double time for it.” “Thank you. Also, if you’re up to it later, I’d like to discuss buying the café from you.” His eyes sprang from their half-closed state to wide-open. “Are you serious?” “Yes. If you’re sure you want to sell, I’m sure I want to buy.” “Then close up the café an hour early this afternoon and meet me up at Billy Hancock’s office,” said Pete. “I’ll call him and get him to start drawing up the paperwork.” “Are you certain?” I asked. “You don’t have any other offers to consider or anything?”
