Behind her, a boy in dinosaur pajamas was using a sofa cushion as a skateboard. A toddler was licking a window. The chaos was beautiful, loud, and absolutely not Liam's problem.
"No," Liam said, his voice flat. "I didn't. You did."
The woman, Jenna, clicked a tablet. "Put it on the bench by the mudroom. Card's on file." -18 - Pizza Guy Tipped With A Stuck Ass -2024- ...
Liam looked at the $2.75 in her palm. Then at her. Then at the farmhouse.
He turned and walked back to his car. He didn't take the pizzas. He didn't scream. He just got in, started the engine, and let the freezing rain wash over the windshield. Behind her, a boy in dinosaur pajamas was
He just smiled, tucked the bill into his pocket, and thought: Next time, I'm keeping the cinnamon sticks.
Liam nodded, set the bag down, and waited. The portable card reader beeped. She scribbled her signature with a greasy stylus. "No," Liam said, his voice flat
"The app asks you to pick a tip. You chose 'none.'" Liam pointed at the screen. "Right there. In writing."