Two months had passed. Payton was opening her restaurant in two days. It was going to be called "Halliwell's" Payton still had to find a head chef but other than that everything was taken care of. She figured if she didn't find one she could pull double duty until she did. She was in her new office She'd already interviewed five chefs but no one's resume was really jumping out at her. There was a knock at the door.
"Come in." She said. Lindsey walked in. "Hey."
"Hi." "I heard you were opening your own place."
"Yeah."
"I'm here to apply for the Head Chef position." "My resume." He said handing it to her.
"So you wanna work for me huh?" "It's just protocol but I'll have to ask you a few questions."
"Shoot."
"Are you a dependable worker?"
"I'd like to think I am."
"How many hours are you willing to work?"
"I'm available whenever you need me."
"Would you mind if I called your previous employers for references?"
"Not at all."
"Well... I've thought about it and I've decided, you're hired."
"That's great."
""Welcome aboard." "We open in two days."
"It'll be just like old times."
"Except this time I'll be your boss."
"At least this time I'll have a beautiful boss." He said smiling.
"Thank you."
Later that night Payton was at home. She looked at her engagement ring and smiled. Her cell phone started to ring.
"Hello?" She said.
"Hi baby." Randy said.
"Hi"
"How is the opening of the restaurant coming?"
"Great I found my head chef today."
"It's my friend Lindsey.." "We used to work together."
"At least you hired someone you know you can trust."
"I have you to thank for everything."
"I just bought the place." "You're doing everything else." "Are you nervous about opening night?"
"Yeah."
"Don't be it's gonna be great." "I wish I could be there opening night."
"Me to." ""I miss you."
"I miss you to." "I can't wait to come see you."
"I can't wait to see you either." "Did you mean what you said about wanting to have a baby?"
"Absolutely."
"I was thinking maybe after we get married, we can start trying."
"Sounds good to me." "Do we get to practice in-between."
"Yes." "."A lot."
"Good because you're to sexy not to touch." "I have to go but I love you."
"I love you too." "Bye."
"Bye."
It was opening night at Halliwell's. Payton was in the kitchen talking to her employees
"Ok." She said. "We open in ten minutes." "We only have one chance to make a first impression." "Let's try to keep the mistakes to a minimum." "Let's have a good night."
She went over to the chef's station.
"Nervous?" Lindsey asked.
Is it that obvious?""
"Don't worry everything's gonna be fine." "Just be the charming, amazing person you are with the costumers and let us handle everything else."
Four hours later the place was packed. Payton was going up to the costumers greeting them.
"Hello welcome to Halliwell's." "Are you enjoying yourselves?" She would say..
She was back in the kitchen. She felt someone tap her on the shoulder. She turned around and was shocked to see Randy.
"Honey." She said. They hugged and kissed. "What are you doing here?"
"You didn't think I'd miss your big night did you?"
"I'm glad you're here."
"This place is packed."
"I know." "It's great."
"Hey Payton everything's going great." Lindsey said coming up to them. "Sorry am I interrupting?"
"No." "Lindsey this is my fiancée Randy." "Randy this is my friend and head chef Lindsey Taylor."
"Fiancée?" Lindsey said surprised. "Congratulations." "It's nice to meet you Randy."
"Nice to meet you to." They shook hands. Lindsey walked away.
Payton turned to Randy.
"Are you hungry?" She asked. "I can have something made for you."
"I'm starving."
When they closed up Payton and Randy went back to her house. They sat on the couch.
"That was such a great first night." Payton said.
"I told you it would be." "I'm really proud of you."
"Thanks."
"I'm not so sure about that Lindsey guy though."
"What do you mean?"
"Well for starters he likes you."
"What?" "No he doesn't."
"Yes he does." "It's obvious."
"Randy, don't you trust me?"
"Completely." "I just don't trust him at all."
"We're just friends." "I promise." "Come on." She said taking his hand and going up the stairs.
"Where are we going?"
"Upstairs to practice for our family."
"Can we practice in the shower?"
"Yes."
"Do I get my favorite thing?"
"Yes I'm happy so I'm gonna make you happy."