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Burger Joint Happiness
A meeting of two old friends
Andrew drove his Mercedes into the parking lot of Jimbo’s Burger Shack and found a parking space right by the front door. For him it was a joy to get away from the business power lunch at the fancy restaurant in the office building where he worked. At least once a week he needed regular people food.
It was after the lunch hour so the line at the cash register was short. Andrew got in line behind two people and proceeded to look around as he waited. There was no need to look at the menu board because he knew exactly what he wanted to order.
As his eyes meandered around the burger joint they eventually looked back into the kitchen and that is when they froze as Andrew saw what he saw.
“May I take your order?”
Andrew was abruptly shaken out of his shock. He placed his order and paid for it. He then looked back into the kitchen.
What Andrew saw was Phil Rasmussen. He had known Phil for over forty years although he had not seen him in a couple of years. Phil was a talented writer who Andrew was convinced would become more successful than anyone he knew. What the heck was he doing working as a fry cook in a burger joint?
A tray of food suddenly appeared before Andrew. He took it and went into the dining area…
