These pancakes don't taste like they did, When Mr. Edwards brought her here. The waitress pours more coffee, says She'll ask the chef but doesn't think He's changed the recipe in years. I'll take 'em back, Ms Edwards. Try A different breakfast, if you like. No thanks, she says, don't take 'em back.
Two years now. Even coffee's not The same as then, tastes weaker like It's watered down, no better than The instant kind she makes at home. She eyes her phone--no messages-- And nowhere else she wants to go.