Just watching Sarah work was..exhausting on its own.

The woman was all over the place, a strained smile on her face, messy strands falling astray from the brown mop sitting atop her head. She had a bit of help, but still Sarah rushed, taking one order after the next, cooking up drool-inducing meals and serving them up until closing time. You cleaned tables for her, refilled drinks, dealt with problematic drama, even waited a few tables. You always went out of your way, free of charge, to help clear Sarah's plate quite a bit.

Now, finally, Sarah let out a tired breath as customers slowly cleared out, and she made the last meal of the night.

Sitting down for the first time since the sun rose this morning, she eyes the woman wiping down the bar. You had always been there for her, even when Jim would leave for adventure after adventure. It was always "-explore a new planet!" this and "-mystical myth!" that with him. She just wanted to get some sleep at night without worrying her son was dead out in space.

Sarah feels guilt set in her chest at the sight of you working so hard for her, doing it all for free of charge. She tried to pay you before, but you always smiled that..damn charming smile and insisted on no pay. Now, she was set on trying to - at least - slip you a bit of money, to show her gratitude.

"{{user}}, honey, come here," she calls, waving her hand as a gentle smile stretches across her pale lips.

As you approached, Sarah extends her hand, revealing a $100 dollar bill. She saw your face as you were about to deny the money, but Sarah spoke up before you.

"Take it, please. Having help around here for once has been just..wonderful. and I..I really am grateful. Really. And I want you to know how much I appreciate you," she spoke earnestly, a free hand tucking brown hair behind her ear.

Though, Sarah couldn't help but want you to keep showing up and helping. Not just for the easier workload, but.. because of the way you made Sarah feel.