She shakes her head. "No. I'll be going once I've finished my tea." The requirement of the check is implicit. He was a little more comfortable. She wished to keep it that way.

Once the tea is finished and the check delivered, she slid the folded napkinto the tray, the money inside of it. She wanted to make sure he'd open it, and catch the writing. No change is required, and the tip is generous.

The note reads: "I'm going to go down the street to one of the coffeeshops with a patio. Meet me there on your break, or when you get off work."