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twisting and turning, cascading down the to the bottom tier.
     
         “This is the most lavish birthday cake I’ve ever seen. Lucy, you have really out done yourself!” Mark was shocked.  “You truly have a gift as a wonderful baker,” he said honestly.
     
         “Oh, you’re just saying that,” she said coyly.
     
         “I mean it, Lucy... it looks like a wedding cake!”
     
         “Thank you, Marko, you’re too kind! This is real ivy you know,” she pointed out.
     
         “It’s amazing what you’ve done with everything, Lucy, I couldn’t have planned all this out in a million years,” he laughed.
     
          “I know! Now, leave me, I’m very busy,” she grasped his shoulders firmly, almost too hard, as she quickly pecked his cheek, and disappeared through the double doors.
     
         Mark walked back out into the busy dining hall and thought about what Allies’ reaction to all of this might be. She was going to love all of this attention; that was for sure! All of her friends will be here, enjoying all her favorite foods. Anybody who knows Allie, KNOWS how she feels about her lamb chops! Mark stood and watched his workers hustling about, politely smiling and nodding at the few who happened to notice him.
     
         “Our little princess is all grown up,” Dom’s said in his usual deep voice, as he quietly walked up behind Mark.
     
         “Yes, she is, as much as I hate to acknowledge it. The inevitable has happened and way too fast, might I add,” Mark admitted.
     
         Dom chuckled. “She will be pleased, no?” Dom gestured to the dining hall.
     
         “She will! She might even be speechless, if you can imagine that!” Mark laughed.
     
         Not joking any longer, Mark turned and spoke directly to Dom.
     
         ”I want you to know, that your generosity is greatly appreciated. This will be a big night for her, and very memorable for us all. I thank you and Lucy both; I am truly in your indebted to you,” Mark said humbly.
     
         “You’re family, Marko. There is no debt to be paid. Stop thanking us, it isn’t necessary, as we all know you to be very gracious and sincere. Come, let’s discuss business,” Dom patted Marks back as they turned towards the hallway.
     
         Stepping aside frequently to stay out of the people’s way, they walked down the narrow hall to Dom’s office, chatting and addressing finished paper work for incoming shipments next week.
     
         “There’s plenty of extra help today,” Dom sat down at his desk. “Only Lucy knows what to do, and how to do it, so let’s not get in her way!” They laughed. “Everything will go as planned tonight, so don’t you worry about a thing.” Dom stopped smiling and cleared his throat.
     
         “I would like to address something with you,” Dom said.
     
        “Go right ahead,” Mark allowed.
     
         “You know how I adore Allie. I want you to know that I will always look after you both, regardless of whatever happens with the restaurant. I have no children and you’re the closest I’ll ever have to that,” Dom looked at Mark very seriously. Mark undoubtedly believed him. Dom was very trustworthy.
     
         Dom always spoke what was on his mind, and this made it especially easy to be his friend as well as a business partner. At least you know where you stand with him, and that’s a rarity these days. Mark had a great amount of respect for this man. However, this time there was a subtlety to what Dom was saying. Almost like he was hiding something… and NOT saying what he wanted to. NOT expressing what was really on his mind.
     
         “We feel the same towards you, Lucy, Nick, and Julie... we’re all family here,” Mark answered cautiously. He wondered where Dom’s sudden sentiments were coming from. Was the old man getting soft?
     
         “Dom, you gave a single father a job, with many promotions