Opening Night Rush

Stella

“Stella, I have to tell you something.”

I look up from the table I’m cleaning to see Vance standing next to me. He’s got his phone in his hand and a dish cloth draped over his shoulder; we’ve been cleaning the restaurant frantically today in preparation for the grand opening, which is tomorrow.

“What’s up?” I ask, returning my attention to my work.

Vance sighs. “Stella, I just received an e