“Missing that espresso machine now, aren’t we?” I tease. He drops his cup into the trash can, and the coffee splashes along the plastic lining on the way down. “Fine. I concede. I’ll bring back the espresso machine. No absurdly priced espresso beans from Fazatti’s, though. And no syrup station.” “Bulk espresso beans from the Bean Station,” I counter, “and we’ll contribute our own syrups to share among the group.” Will eyes me for a long moment, then puts out his hand. “You drive a hard bargain.” “Happy to represent the group,” I reply, shaking firmly. “The Pennington spokesperson,” Will says,
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