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Jack felt like a chicken without its head with the way he was running around the kitchen, barking orders at his staff to make sure everything got done correctly and on time. The White Cat was opening its doors for the very first time in only two hours, and he'd be damned if everything wasn't as perfect and pristine as he wanted it to be.

The cats had made themselves at home the moment they were taken out of their carriers. The pitter patters of their soft paws against the hardwood floor resounding through the quiet shop. He and his staff were preparing the pastries and other types of foods his shop would sell, the cats themselves were residing in different parts of the shop. Scaling the platforms that shelled off against the ceilings and walls, some simply resting on the various beds or couches that littered the floor.

Jack was adding the finishing touches to the macaroons, his gaze intense as he added the right amount of filling to each individual cookies. His mind was so focused on the task at hand that he did not notice Lena creeping up behind him until her arms were encircled around his waist. Jack jumped with a start, missing his mark and ending up spilling the filling all over his fingers and counter top.

"Lena, Please!" He protested out, a grimace on his face as he regarded the shorter woman with a disapproving glance. She simply wagged her finger in front of his face, a playful smile brimming on her face.

"Come on Jack, your store is opening in less than two hours. Be more excited, let loose a little, have some fun!" Lena exclaimed, grabbing him by his hands and waving them around in a type of weird dance. Unimpressed expression forever engraved on his scarred face, Jack turned his glance over towards Angela who was trying her best to keep her smile at bay.

"Don't look at me sweetheart, I'm with Lena. You look to tense." She stated, folding the last croissant onto a baking tray.

Jack grunted, clearly defeated and alone in the matter. He let Lena do her thing in trying to get him revved up. In the hopes of Lena stopping, he let his shoulders slouch forward as a small, yet forced smile filtered across his face. She puckered her lips together, clearly displeased at the large lack of effort coming from Jack but deciding that it was as good as she would get.

Truth is, Jack was really nervous about the grand opening of his shop. So many things could go wrong, people not liking the food or drinks, the cats not liking the customers despite all of them being as friendly as a ball of yarn. He was fretting over people not liking him or his shop, he worked so hard and all he wanted was for his café to do well.

Angela was beside him in an instance, having felt a sudden gloom overshadow him that needed to be snuffed out. He felt her hand on his shoulder, grasping it firmly before giving him a few pats of comfort.

"It'll be okay Jack, everything is perfect. You worked so hard and thought of every possible scenarios, good and bad. You have this in the bag and you shouldn't keep feeding those negative thoughts I can see you thinking." She was right, he was being too hard on himself. Letting out a small breath he didn't know he was holding, he let himself relax for the first time.

Glancing over at his two best friends, he smiled and thanked them. They were both nice enough to come in and help him with his shop despite both of them having jobs of their own. His other two staff members were currently tiding up the front, making sure everything was clean and the feline friends calm. The food had been set aside on the front counter behind a glass container, the other desserts currently still baking or resting in the back of the kitchen.

Jack wiped at his forehead, brushing off the small amount of sweat dripping down. He glanced around and seemed to nod at whatever answer he was looking for.

"I guess you're right, everything seems to look good for now." Glancing at the clock on the wall, he noticed that it was close to 9 am. "Best to go see what the two kids are up to." Placing all the macaroons onto a tray and pilling them one after the other he walked out of the kitchen.

"You know, you sound like an old man when you say kids. They're both eighteen, Jack." Lena giggled, rolling her eyes as she pet Ace that had jumped up onto the counter for attention. Jack scoffed at that.

"Until they get the teen out of their age, they will remain kids to me." He grunted out, picking Ace off the counter and cradling her in his arms. He cooed down at her, touching the tip of her nose gently with his index finger. The cat reached up with her paws and cradled his head, claws sticking out only slightly as she craned up and started licking and rubbing against his face.

"That black cat is really in love with ya' boss." He glanced over to his right, noticing Jesse, one of his workers regarding him with a smirk and crossed arms over his chest. Jack simply shrugged at that before giving Ace more affection, once deeming it enough he set her down gently where she went off to go play with the other cats that were off to the side.

"It's like Ace has decided to make you her human. It's quite adorable, actually. You should maybe consider being the one to adopt her, just a thought?" Sombra, the other worker, stated with a thick accent.

"Oh that'd be a great idea! She could be a mascot and all that, though it's kind of a large contrast to the name of the shop, white cat and all." Lena chirped out, laughter on the tip of her tongue. Jack pondered this for a few short seconds before grinning.

"Yah, it is a bit misleading to the name honestly, but I'd be lying by saying that Ace didn't grow on me the most in the last few days." Glancing over watching the black cat in question playing with the older, much bigger felines coming out victorious and on top each time. "I'll think about it, I've been so busy with the shop and taking care of the cats that I just haven't really thought about keeping one as my own." Scratching the back of his head as he regarded his staff with a sheepish look.

Jack turned his head towards the clock one more time, hands starting to sweat as his body started to shake with excitement and nervousness. Only a few more minutes and his doors would finally be open. From what he could see there was already a small line forming outside, and with the restriction of only 14 guests at a time in the shop it would become quite busy at all hours of the day.

"I'll go plate the rest of the food, Lena, Angela, can you two make sure the coffee machines are in working order. Jesse I need you to check stock on the syrups and beans to make sure it's all there and Sombra you can go fill the cat bowls." Jack fretted over, already running towards to the back of the kitchen. He could hear his friends and staff laughing at him but he didn't care, it was finally happening and despite his nerves, he was excited.

So far, the reception had been nothing but positive. Many of the customers were complimenting him not only on the cats and décor of the shop, but the food and drinks as well. Stating that the quality far surpassed most of the little quaint coffee shops in L.A.

Angela and Lena seemed to be enjoying themselves with the customers while Sombra and Jesse maned the counter. Everyone seemed happy and in high spirits which filled him up with a lot of pride. Le Chat Blanc had a steady influx of business, things not being overbearing or stressful but still a constant stream of business. Jack had also received a message earlier from Ana, stating that she would be dropping by with Reinhardt. That alone was making him highly energetic, swaying around the shop and engaging with the guests all the while with the biggest grin on his face.

On another good note, three of the cats had already been adopted, the new owners being instructed to come pick them up once the shop was closed. Lena had offered to go back to the humane society to pick up the new cat's Emily had stated were ready for pickup after the adoptions today. Which was a big help to him considering he had no possible way of getting there without her.

Time seemed to have just fly by, short arrow of the clock reaching only a little pass four before he saw Ana and Reinhardt walk through the doors. Jack glanced up and his face lit up, setting the cat toy he was playing with into the front pocket of his cat apron. He briskly walked over to the two and gave both Ana and Reinhardt a hug.

"It's so good to see you both again! Welcome to my café" Jack stated, bringing his arms up in a welcoming manner.

"Nice to see you too Jack, it sure has been a long time. The place looks absolutely amazing, looks like you're doing well for opening day." Ana said, large smile on her face as she rested her hand onto Reinhardt's shoulder, ushering him forward. The big man smiled down at her, taking Ana's hand on his shoulder and bringing it down to become enveloped in his hand.

Jack's heart clench with the blatant show of adoration and love that crossed both their faces as they looked at one another. Even after all these years, since the army where they both met, their love and devotion for one another was as strong if not more so since they realized they were soulmates.

A part of him wanted to have what they had, what everyone that matched their marks to their soulmates had. But another part, the part that took most of his being told him that he didn't deserve it. He had done too many horrible things, killed a lot of people. He was shrouded in self-doubt and the loathing of his self-overcrowded any other thoughts about finding his better half. He didn't want them to have to deal with his broken self. They'd be better off never knowing him, much happier than if they were tied to him.

Angela and Lena kept trying to tell him otherwise, that he above all else deserved just as much love and comfort as any other. He loved them as his own sisters, and appreciated all the help that they tried to offer him, but it was just something he could not believe. His hate for himself engulfed his entire being, and despite him trying to believe, it was just something he wasn't able to grasp in his heart and soul.

"Jack, are you ok?" Angela's voice drifted off towards him, bringing him out of his stupor as he looked at those surrounding him and looking at him with worry. Embarrassment trickled its way up his neck, onto his cheeks and tips of his ears. Swatting at the air, he grinned and laughed in a form of diversion.

"Yah…yah. Sorry about that, my mind kind of just wondered for a few seconds. Who knew opening a store would be so stressful. But yes, everything is going great, better than great actually." His voice wavered only slightly, a strain on his vocal cords barely recognizable. If he was talking to anyone else he would have been fine, Ana having been an interrogator at a point caught on right away.

She eyes him warily, Jack clenching his jaw as he kept smiling, mentally kicking himself for slipping like he had. Where had all his training gone?

"Well, we best go find seats. We don't particular mind what we have, right sweetie. How about you surprise us, Jack?" Ana smiled sweetly, a glint in her eye ever present to Jack and he knew he was going to be forced to have a talk with her later. Waving them over to an empty seat, he went on to make his specialty coffees as well as piling their current house desserts on a plate.

Sombra offered to help bring the deserts over which he gladly accepted. They were both discussing what type of new foods and designs on the coffee they could make when they arrived towards the designated table where there was a very peculiar display happening. Ana could be seen stifling laughter to the side as the cats seemed to have congregated onto Reinhardt.

All the cats in the shop had taken to using the much larger man as a type of cat tree. They could be seen crawling all over him, playing with one another on top of him as well as finding spots to simply lay down and snuggle. Reinhardt had a huge grin on his face, scratching the back of his head in embarrassment before it was taken in between Ace's paws as a form of toy, hanging off his suspended arm.

All the other guests were watching the exchanged with laughter in their eyes and wide smiles on their faces. The spectacle was endearing to say the least, watching this big brute of a man being succumb to a mere cat play thing. Jack and Sombra both set the refreshments onto the table, deciding to give Reinhardt a break and started picking the cats off of the man and setting them closer to the other guests.

Once Reinhardt had enough room to move, he picked up the small cake and pastries that was placed in front of him. The plate containing the cakes looked much smaller when compared to the big man. The guests all gave hums of pleasure and content as they dug into their food and drinks, giving Jack happy smiles.

Jack felt a swell of joy in his chest as his friends gave their gratitude towards his food and drinks. He wished them well and went on to help the other guests, tending to the cats in the process. Glancing around at the shop, he basked in the glow of happy customers and cats. As far as grand opening go, he would call this day a major success. Lots of laughter, banter as well as meows could be heard all around. The ambiance was nothing more than content.

Jack heard the small ding signalling that the pastries in the kitchen were now done. Once he saw everything was in order, he excused himself to go and take care of his desserts. He was meticulous in his work, properly arranging and decorating the plates in a way that would seem most pleasing. As he was about to head outside the door he heard a small commotion.

Growing curious, he swung the door and stepped outside, plates in hand. From what he could see, Reinhardt, Ana, Sombra, and Jesse were surrounding a tall and dark man that had stepped through the front door. He could hear talk of "How have you been," from Ana as well as "Dad, what are you doing here?" from two different voices. The last part was most surprising to Jack because he had no idea both Jesse and Sombra were related.

As he set the plates behind the glass window, Ace took the time to start crawling up his pant leg and apron before she settled herself on his shoulders. Scratching underneath her chin resulted in her purring, smiling at her before setting off towards the small group.

He wasn't really sure what to say, standing a little ways to the side. Jack was still continuously petting Ace to try and calm his nerves. Serving guests was one thing, meeting someone that was apparently not only a father to his staff but also friends with his own was an entirely different matter. He never really was good at meeting new people, joining the army didn't help him in that aspect unfortunately.

"Ah, Jack, just in time! This is Gabriel Reyes, we've known one another for almost as long as I've known you. Gabriel, this is Jack Morrison, owner of the shop. Truthfully I was surprised to see both Sombra and Jesse working here, small world I suppose!" Ana declared happily, clapping her hands in excitement.

Jack nodded along to what Ana was saying, intrigued. Sombra and Jesse were both interesting and unique kids; Ana as well as Reinhardt were friends with this man so he couldn't possibly be a bad guy despite his appearance. Which was honestly saying something, because this man's outer exterior and posture screamed badass?

Gabriel was wearing a black beanie that covered from what he could see little black curls. His dark goatee framed his face and despite his lightly darkened skin Jack could see scars on the side of his cheek. They weren't as big and noticeable as his were, but it was still there. His attire was pretty casual, faded dark jeans with a black t-shirt and leather jacket to complete his look. He was very attractive, that was for sure. Jack had his right hand stuck out, expecting to shake the man's hand.

"So, this is the golden boy I've heard so much about, huh? Not at all what I had expected, frankly." Gabriel gruff's out, a condescending smirk plastered across his face. Jack could feel his eye start to twitch, his smile now feeling forced.

Scratch that, this person was definitely an asshole. He could see Ana hiss at her friend to be nice while Jesse and Sombra could be seen trying to contain their shock and amusement. Jack glowered a little but still tried to remain pleasant, drawing his hand back to his side.

"Oh, is that so? Well sorry to hear, but I can't say that I've been given the pleasure of really knowing anything about you myself? Nice to meet you all the same, I suppose." He cocked his head to the side and gave him his most brilliant smile. Gabriel was taken aback if the way his posture drew slightly back and his face fell only the slightest in shock. Sombra and Jesse were now in full blown laughter mode while Ana just shook her head and rubbed her face.

"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go prepare the rest of the desserts in the back. It was nice seeing you both again Ana, Reinhardt." Jack gave Ana a small hug and a pat on Reinhardt's shoulder before heading back to the kitchen, Ace all the while still cradled around his head and shoulders.

Once Jack was behind closed doors, he let his tensed shoulders relax slightly, a deep sigh escaping him that he didn't even know he was holding. He didn't think he was capable of disliking someone so quickly, this Gabriel person seemed to have easily crawled his way into his shit list. Downside of it all? He was friends with his friends and parent to his staff. Rubbing his face in defeat, he vowed to himself to keep himself far away from this Gabriel person as possible.

How hard could it be?