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one wall there was a huge mural in the works and it looked like it was a tribute to Emma it actually looked like it was done by his new favorite artist.  He put the package he was holding down and sat at one of the tables in the front corner by the door.  In his research of anxiety disorders Tyler found that most people with anxiety disorder like to be near exits and aren’t fond of being in the center of a crowd.
     
    A young waitress approached him and smiled while she put down a glass of water.  “Hi my name is Beth and I will be your waitress tonight.  Can I help you with anything?”
     
    “No thank you Beth I’m waiting for someone.”  Beth smiled at him and walked away as
     
    Jenna entered he smiled at her as she walked over and seated herself across from him.
     
    “Sorry I’m late.  So what do you think of the place?”  She smiled looking around remembering all the fun she had here.
     
    “You aren’t really late I’m just early.  This place is amazing it’s so comfortable and welcoming.  Here I brought you something.”  
     
    Handing her the small wrapped package he got for her.  Watching her rip into wrapping on the box with a childishly exuberance.
     
    Jenna threw her head back and laughed as she saw the gift Tyler had given her.  “So who was it?  Was it Dean or Sara who let on that I have a severe addiction to jelly beans?”
     
    “It was Dean.  But he said that’s all the help I get.  From here on out I am on my own when it comes to getting your attention and impressing you.”  Smiling he noticed the waitress placing two fizzy pink drinks in front of them.
     
    “Oh that’s my favorite thanks Beth.  This is sparkling water and blood orange juice it’s so good.”  Sipping the drink she watched him try it.  “Did you see the menu?”  Pointing to the three chalk boards placed around the place with the menu written on it so you can see one no matter where you sit.
     
    “Well I figured you’re familiar with the whole menu so why don’t you order for us.  This really is good.”  Taking another sip of his drink he reached out and touched her hand.  “You look beautiful.”
     
    Jenna blushed and forced herself to look up when Beth walked back over.  “We will start with the pretzels with warm beer cheese dip and then we will have the duck l'orange sliders with some zucchini fries.”
     
    “Does that sound good to you?”   Jenna asked then took a sip of her drink.
     
    “That sounds amazing I can’t wait to try it.  So tell me Jenna you obviously are an amazing cook who had a great teacher, is this what you want to do with your life?  Running this incredible café?  Dean told me you didn’t have to work for me because you needed the money he said you have this and other interests.  He is a very cryptic pain in the ass sometimes.”  Laughing he looks at her and waits for her reply.
     
    “Well, I enjoy cooking but no I don’t work here.  I cook for pleasure and I don’t think I could handle the stress of a kitchen.”  Giggling she goes on.  “I do have other interests as Dean says but they head more to the art community.”
     
    “Intriguing.  I too appreciate fine art.  There is this great new artist Dean and Sara got me hooked on.  I have one of his paintings in my office and one of his charcoal and pastels in my home.  They are amazing so simple yet there is a depth at the same time.  The artist doesn’t sign with his name he just draws this design in the bottom corner.  In fact that mural you have going on over there kind of looks like his work.”
     
    Beth came over and placed the hot hand made pretzels with the dark beer cheese dip on the table and left with just a smile.
     
    “I know the artist you’re talking about.”  Reaching in her bag she grabbed a pen and then a napkin off the table.  “It’s not just a random design you know.  The artists name is right there for you to see plain as day.”
     
    Tyler ripped a