One week later.
Today was the day Jane went back to work. One week was all Jane could have besides her three month coma. Jane didn't really mind too much, she liked her coworkers and her boss, and the work wasn't too hard. She was slightly nervous, given this was her first time in public since before her coma. She walked into Big Belly Burger five minutes early and she quickly walked to the back room to check in.
"Jane!" Jane heard an excited voice squeal behind her. She could barely turn around before she was trampled by her best friend, Mary. Jane lost balance for a second, but Mary helped Jane get upright again. "Sorry," she quickly apologized. "I'm just SO happy you're back! I wanted to come over as soon as I heard you were back home, but your mom told me that you needed some time to yourself."
Jane nodded. She pointed at her stub. "I needed some time to take in this."
Mary gasped. "I didn't even notice. Does Pat know?"
Pat was the manager of the Big Belly Burger where Jane and Mary worked. "Yeah, she knows."
Mary nodded. "Well, you better get in there!" She said, exiting the break room. Mary hurried to clock in, and she did just in time. She sighed in relief, setting her purse in her locker and heading to the work area.
She beelined to a register, where there was one open space. "I can help someone over here," she called, instantly getting a line. And the first person in line was no one other than Oliver Queen. The Oliver Queen was standing in line at a Big Belly Burger.
He smiled, seeing the surprise in my expression. "Hardly anyone recognizes me anymore."
I nodded silently. "Oh! What can I get you?" She asked, remembering she was at work and there was a line.
He ordered his food, and Jane apologized. "I'm sorry, this my first day back at work in three months and you're my first customer… It's just my luck. That's going to be $5.35."
As he got out his money, he chuckled. "Is it because of your arm?"
"No, the particle accelerator put me in a coma. And gave me an infected cut on my arm." As he gave her his money and Jane gave him his receipt and change, she continued. "And I would love to chat more, Mr. Queen, but I have a line. Thanks for coming to Big Belly Burger, and have a lovely day."
He smiled and went to sit down, along with his number. The day went on, and when her line was empty and everything was less packed, she went to clean up tables. There waiting for her was Oliver Queen.
"Three hours? Wow, you have a lot of patience," Jane commented when she was near him.
"I was just making sure you got the tip."
"Yeah, sure," Jane said, sarcasm pouring.
"So tell me more about the accident," he prodded, and Jane paused mid-wipe.
"Well… Uh… I was one of the first people in line, but I was in the middle of the crowd, and then we ran...and I fell… Then the explosion."
He nodded. "My friend, Barry, was in a coma after the explosion too. He's still in a coma."
Jane nodded, uncomfortable. "Jane, get back to work!" She heard Pat call to her.
"Sorry, I can't talk. It was nice to meet you."
"You too, Jane," he said, leaving a twenty on the table and leaving. She picked up the twenty and put it in her pocket, busing the table.
