This morning was hard for Aliyah.  Not waking up next to Duncan, or anything at home.  What was hard was taking a minute before opening to talk to her manager.  She had decided that today was the day she was going to give notice.  It was definately a change for her.  One she wasn't sure how she felt about.  

She and her manager talked for a while, and it was decided that since the new schedule hadn't been put up yet, that she would just work the next few days. It was a very emotional day as she informed her coworkers that she would be leaving.  

She was very glad to see Duncan when he and Gary arrived shortly after opening.  She gave them coffee, finished up with a few other tables and headed back to take their order.  She laughed and playfully tapped Duncan on the shoulder with a menu as he placed his order.  He was certainly in a good mood.  The morning went well, and passed fairly quickly.  As she got off work there were lots of hugs, and even some tears from coworkers who wouldn't be working with her again before she left. 

She made her way back to Duncan's table untying her apron with one hand and wiping away a few tears with the other.  "Never realized how much I was going to miss this place."  She said.  "I threatened to quit at least once a week, but now that I am..."  She sighed softly.  


She slid in the booth next to Duncan and rested her hand lightly on his knee resting her head on his shoulder for a minute.  "Whatcha got going on today?"  She asked.  "I've got some more packing and sorting to do, so I'll be home all day."