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“I bet the ex is a handsome bastard.”
“You’ve got him beat on the handsome part. Thanks for understanding. Enjoy.”
Steadier, she walked back inside.
Spicy Fries finished up, and left a single dollar on the bar as tip. Giggling girls ordered another round at last call.
Morgan had Bailey serve them, then handed her the dollar.
“Keep this as a reminder. You can do everything right, and some people will still stiff you.”
“What a jerk.”
“Pretty sure his wife agrees. Regardless, if he comes in tomorrow, we still do everything right.”
“Because we take pride in our work even when the guest’s a stingy jerk.”
“Even when. And because we represent the resort.”
By one, a few guests lingered, inside and out, as staff cleared tables. Giggling girls called it a night, laughing their way out as not–Gavin Rozwell stopped by the bar.
“Thanks for the drink.”
“You’re more than welcome.”
“If you ever want to talk bad breakups, over drinks on me.” He put a business card on the bar, flashed a smile. “Glad you didn’t land that punch.”
“Me, too.”
As he left, Bailey leaned over. “He was totally hitting on you.”
“You’ll have this.” She stuck the card in her pocket. “Miles will want a glass of ice water, still, then you can clock out. You did really good tonight, Bailey.”
“I can stay, help you close.”
“You already have. You emptied the trash, replaced the liners, cleaned and locked the beer taps, cleared the ice bins. Cleaned and restocked glasses. I’m getting spoiled.”
“Opal said I could have a couple hours Tuesday if Nick’s willing. I work days on Tuesday.”
“Good idea, and he will be. You’ll see the different styles and rhythms.”
With the last guests heading out, and the staff calling their good nights, Morgan continued the closing process, only pausing when Miles came behind the bar.
“Sit.”
“I still have to—”
“I know how to close a bar. Sit.”
“You don’t necessarily know how I close a bar, plus it’s my job.”
Ignoring her, he began wiping down bottles. “I worked thebackbar for a couple months back when. Bailey’s already got a lot of this done.”
“She pays attention.” And, Morgan thought, so do you.
They worked in silence. Once she’d restocked the beer and wine coolers, she started to lock them.
“Don’t lock the wine cooler, and go sit. Is Cab your drink, or do you want something else?”
