I Asked the Waiter to Split the Check

and a single order of fries because I had quietly decided to wait until payday before spending more than I absolutely had to.

Jennifer never even looked up.

“Honestly, Claire, you should’ve fed them before you came. Kids get so cranky when they’re hungry.”

Her husband, Brian, chuckled into his glass of iced tea.

“Next time, feed them first.”

I picked up continue reading …