After finishing up, Iris went to the cash register to collect the money from that day. She kept a small safe in the office to protect the money overnight. As she entered the room, she saw that her son was exactly where she'd left him- napping in the cushioned chair behind the desk.
Smiling, she put the money away and picked him up. Mind clear of thought, she locked up the cafe and went to her car so she could go home, get a good night's sleep, and be ready for work the next day.
