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"Hey Dawn!" Helena greeted, happy to see the young waitress.  However, upon seeing Dawn's out of sorts look, Helena grew concerned.  Even during the cafe's rushes, the waitress never seemed too overwhelmed.  Why was today so different?

"Is everything okay?" Helena asked, though it was obvious something was wrong.  She felt her phone vibrate in her pocket and slipped it out to take a peek.  She didn't like being on her phone when talking to others, but considering this was her business and personal phone she always had to at least check.

The notification hit her like a metal bat.  [b]Ashton's Retired Sheriff Nick Dalton, Dead, Body Recovered Near Azure Lake.[/b]  Her heart dropped to the pit of her stomach and she even felt her eyes become a bit watery.  Although she wasn't close to the man, she had seen him around town here and there.  His kindness was strong in and out of uniform.  He was the town's role model and hero.  How could he be dead?  She didn't bother reading the article, at least not yet.  Questions zoomed through her head, but she shoved them to the side.

Helena gulped, pulled herself together, then returned her attention to Dawn.  "Everything okay?" she repeated, clearing her throat and allowing a faint smile to appear on her lips.