They decided to eat at a cafe where the desserts were as good as the coffee. They ordered sandwiches and a giant cookie, which they split between themselves, and then indulged in some coffee in the middle. Her father shared her love for coffee, drinking several cups a day. But he didn’t have any trouble falling asleep at night.
Irene usually drank one cup in the morning and one later in the day to pick up her mood. But she wouldn’t be surprised if she became an addict someday. She already had minor headaches if she missed her morning dose of coffee.
They indulged in small talk. Her father commented on the terrible traffic and how it was too busy compared to where he lived. He also asked if Irene had made any friends and wanted to know how her job was going. She answered him truthfully ea
