Finding Answers (A Rescue Alaska Mystery Book 2) by Kathi Daley

Author:Kathi Daley [Daley, Kathi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kathi Daley Books
Published: 2018-05-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Although Neverland was intended to be a bar first and a restaurant second, it was the food that brought the locals in during the off season, which included pretty much every month of the year other than July and August. My shift normally ran from four to midnight, although during the winter, the bar tended to empty out early, so Jake, in turn, closed early.

“I need two prime rib specials, two cheeseburgers, and a baked halibut with mashed potatoes,” I said to Sarge, who was manning the kitchen as he did every night the bar was open.

“I’ve got your salmon burger and halibut sandwich ready. Did they want potato salad or coleslaw?”

“Both want slaw and beans. It’s busy tonight. Wyatt has the bar covered and you seem to be holding your own in the kitchen, but I could use some help on the floor. Do you know if Jake has anyone else coming in?” I asked.

“Jake went to Fairbanks with Jordan, but he said he’d be back before things got too crazy.” Sarge frowned as he set two plates piled high with food on the counter. “I’m kind of surprised he isn’t here by now. I hope there wasn’t an accident on the road.”

“I’ll call him when I get a minute. The couple who’s splitting the chef salad would also like garlic bread. Do you have any made tonight?”

“I just need to heat it up. We’re running low on ribs, so don’t push them. We have plenty of pot roast, so mention that instead in your spiel.”

I smiled at the grizzly man behind the kitchen window. Sarge was ex-military, tattooed and worn, with a balding head and leathery skin from long days under the desert sun, yet beneath his rough exterior was the sweetest man you were ever likely to meet. “I’ll deliver these, then come back for the salads for table ten. The four top in the corner is ready for dessert. Is there any chocolate cake left?”

“Two slices,” Sarge responded. “I have a nice cherry cobbler.”

“Okay, I’ll see if they want something.” I grabbed the plates Sarge had ready and headed out to deliver them.

The next three hours were crazy busy, but then, just as quickly as the place filled up, it emptied out. I never had gotten around to calling Jake, so I did so now. My call went to voicemail, so I went to the bar for a much-needed diet cola.

“Weird that Jake didn’t show,” Wyatt commented as he slid my glass across the bar.

“Yeah.” I frowned. “It’s not like him not to call. I hope everything’s okay. It’s been clear all day, so the weather shouldn’t have been a problem.”

“I’m sure everything is fine. Seems like things are steaming up a bit between him and Jordan. My guess would be that they decided to get a room in Fairbanks for the night.”

I tilted my head. “I kind of doubt that. And if they did decide to stay, why wouldn’t Jake call?”

“You did hear me say extra steamy?” Wyatt chucked.

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