Sophie's Dinner

Aiden was greeted with the most delicious smells one could imagine, bacon, sausage, homemade syrup. He almost salivated just walking into the diner. He glanced around for a booth and saw one next to the door. "I'll be right with you Sugar!" He glanced up at the older woman's voice and smiled softly, giving her a friendly wave. "Take your time." Propping his duffel bag against the wall he slid in beside it. Noticing the menu sitting behind the napkin holder he picked it up and began scanning through it. The smell of sweet flowers and syrup wafted over him and he felt the presence of someone standing over him. "Mornin', I'm Sophie and I'll be serving you today. What can I get you to drink..." She left the question open in the end, searching for a name. His smile turned to a grin as he looked up at the owner. "Aiden, nice to meet you Miss Sophie." His voice was smooth as silk to match his devilishly handsome good looks. "I'll take a coke, if I may." He watched her noticing she didn't carry a pad with her, she must take the orders by memory. "Is there anything you recommend?" He relaxed into the booth so he could take in the clearly mother hen of all who walked through the door. Sophie placed her finger on the menu and tapped it gently. "The Homey Skillet. It's got all the best fixin's for a growing man like yourself." Aiden looked over at the picture and nodded his head, setting the menu back in it's place. "I'll take it." They smiled at each other before Sophie turned away. "Comin' right up, Sugar." Aiden thanked her as she walked over and began to people watch.

"Good morning Sophie." Lena called as she stepped into the diner with a bright smile and a wave. She moved up to the counter, smiling politely to people she passed, then waited patiently for her order to be taken. "Just a coffee please Sophie.." She started then noticed the freshly baked muffins stacked up on the counter. "Oh those do look good.." She chuckled as she tucked a loose strand of her hair behind her ear.

Aiden heard the tinkle over the door as a new customer came into the diner. He glanced over at innocent looking blonde and watched curiously as she interacted with Sophie. Meanwhile Sophie busied herself in getting Lena's coffee when she heard the young woman mention something looking good. Glancing over her shoulder she smiled as she noticed the muffins. "Would you like one as well, Dear?"

"After the huge breakfast I just had, I shouldn't." Lena chuckled before giving a small shrug. "But I can't say no, they smell too good! I'll take a blueberry one please and I think I'll sit inside now." She smiled at Sophie again and reached into her bag for her purse. "How much do I owe you?"

Sophie chuckled softly at the girl having caved so easily. "Just the coffee so $2. I'm trying out a new recipe on the muffins so they're on the house." She set the large cup down in front of Lena and lifted the glass top off of the muffins. Picking out one she placed it on a saucer and then recapped the stand to keep the muffins fresh. "Let me know how you like it."

"I'm sure it's delicious. Everything you make always is." Lena replied politely with a smile as she offered Sophie the $2 before picking up her coffee and muffin and turning to find a table. She finally settled on the one next to Aiden, which she slid into after setting her cup and saucer down. She took a small bite of the muffin then looked over at Sophie and grinned. "I was right! Delicious!" She called with a chuckle, then turned her attention to the window as her hand wrapped round her coffee cup, watching as people walked by.

"Thank you dear," Sophie smiled as she crossed the diner to place Aiden's order in front of him. "Here you go, Sugar. If you need anything else just holler." He practically moaned at the sight before him. "I looks and smells delicious, Sophie, thank you." Sophie gave him a wink before going about her business as he dove into his breakfast, chewing quietly and politely. Damn did this place have a good cook, good recipes. He was extremely happy with his choice for a meal.

Lena finally looked over when she heard Aiden thank Sophie and she couldn't help but smile as he dove into his breakfast. "Good isn't it?" She said to him. "You won't find anywhere better to eat in this town." She gave a confirming nod then lifted her coffee up and took a small sip.

"It's very good," Aiden replied after swallowing his bite. "It was the first place I saw when I stepped off the bus. I'm glad I decided on it." He smiled kindly as he took another bite, relaxing back into the booth to enjoy the rest of his meal, what little there may be left.

"Oh you only just got here? Well welcome to town." Lena replied politely. "If there's anything you need to know. just ask..though I'm not sure how much help I can really be as I've only been here a few days myself." She chuckled. "But I'll try to help all the same."

"Oh... well thank you," Aiden whipped his hands on a napkin before leaning over and holding it out to her. "Names Aiden, it's nice to meet another friendly face." He smiled brightly at her, his eyes twinkling happily.

"Lena." She replied as she took his hand and shook it lightly. "And thank you, I'm glad you don't find me annoying." She chuckled as she relaxed back into her seat. "So you here visiting friends Aiden?" She asked curiously.

The bell over the door chimed again, "Morning Sophie." Adela was clad in her police uniform, tucking her hat under her arm as she stepped inside holding an insulated coffee mug. She stepped up to the counter and set down a dollar, waiting patiently for the diner's owner to fill her cup, "Morning." She said with a nod to the strangers.

"Ah, no actually. Just wanting to get away from a life full of stress. This seemed like a nice small town when I did my research." Aiden pushed his finished plate to the side and turned to face Lena as the door chimed. He looked up and noticed a woman officer make her way to the counter. "Why would I find you annoying?" He asked with a raised eyebrow, giving the officer and nod.

"I've been told I talk too much." Lena replied with a small playful shrug. "Some see it as being friendly and others just see it as plain irritating." She laughed then took another drink of her coffee and bite of her muffin. "Well.." She started once she had swallowed it all down. "I hope you find a much more stress free life here."

"Thank you." Aiden smiled softly as he climbed to his feet. Picking up his duffel bag he made his way to the cash register and quickly paid Sophie. As he turned back to leave he stopped at Lena's table. "I hope you have a good day, I'm off to find some place to rent. Hopefully I can find something today." Sophie overheard his comment and pipped up. "Try Jade's. I know she was trying to rent out her rooms. Just follow the road out of town towards the ocean. She's the last house with a huge ranch. Though she's probably already at work down at the Marina." Aiden lifted his hand and smiled softly. "Thanks! I'll try and find her." He turned back to Lena with a soft smile. "It was nice to meet you." He carefully walked around her and exited out onto BotO Streets of Athens Harbor.

"New in town?" Adela asked Lena conversationally and then thanked Sophie with a fond smile as the older woman filled her thermos for her. The man she had just been talking to had clearly been new as well, someone like that stuck out, all the busy bodies would be talking about him soon, they were already talking about what had happened to Jace...

Lena looked up at Adela and gave a smile and a nod. "Well I've been here a few days, settled quite quickly actually. Got a job and a good place to live already." She explained in a friendly tone. "That guy just got here today though. Seemed friendly though. Says he's getting away from a stressful life. Hopefully he finds it here."

"Good for you." Adela said with a friendly smile, "Officer Bjornesen by the way," she offered her hand for Lena to shake, "But if you see me out of uniform you can call me Adela."

"Angelena..but you can call me Lena." She replied with a smile as she took Adela's hand and shook it lightly. "You're welcome to sit down Officer if you like, though I imagine if you're on duty this is just a quick visit." She continued politely.

Adela nodded, "I have to get back to my patrol, Sophie's coffee is just much better than the stuff the captain brews." She said with a smirk, "I'll see you around, good luck with everything. Thanks again, Sophie." The young officer waved as she headed back outside to the BotO Streets of Athens Harbor

Lena waved her off then turned back to her muffin and coffee, finishing both off quickly. Once she was done she slid from her seat and thanked Sophie again before heading out of the diner, intent on doing some shopping.


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