[ Author's Note: This and the next chapter are the last two I had written for the original version of this story. After I post chapter eleven tomorrow, I will delete the original version. Enjoy! ]
Daphne was startled when she bumped into Scuba in the parking lot. She was leaning against her car as she tried to wake up. During her sleepy state of mind, Scuba came up behind her and poked both of her sides. Not only was it a wake up call, but it made her jump. "Sorry. I did not mean to scare you, but I have this funny story to tell you." Scuba apologized as he looked into Daphne's stunning eyes. Daphne just nodded for him to talk while they walked into Maize. She looked at his face while trying to be aware of oncoming traffic. Once they were indoors, the duo stopped, so Scuba could finish the story. He moved his eyebrows in weird ways when he was talking. Apparently he was talking in British accent, but Daphne could not tell. Scuba barely got to the end of it when Chef appeared, ordering both to start working.
Scuba was thrilled about going to work today. Not only did he have a humorous story to tell Daphne, he also was going to have another dessert lesson on their dinner break. Maybe he could convince her during the lesson to find time outside of food to join him on a weekend trip to the lake. His best friend offered to loan Scuba his lake house in the next couple of weeks in return for scoring him a date at Maize. Scuba was going to take up the offer now that he had someone in mind to bring along with him. With these ideas rushing through his head, Scuba was excited to spot Daphne in the parking lot. He accidentally scared her in the process of saying hello, but she seemed fine after he began talking. The two entered Maize while Scuba told his story of being pulled over. He was about to say the punchline when Chef Jeffrey Raycraft interrupted. Scuba made a mental note to finish during the lesson, and he left to wash his hands.
Jeff meandered around his kitchen as his team prepared for the upcoming dinner tonight. His task was to finish paperwork that was building up on his desk, but he could only sit and fill out forms for so long. After accomplishing one third of the stack, Jeff decided it was a perfect opportunity to take a well deserved break. That is what brought him back out to the kitchen. It would have been described as a silent work environment, but the air was filled by the sound of knives hitting cutting board and blenders pureeing sauces. Sounds that were music to his ears. Sounds he was learning not to take for granted. He strode past each employee and looked over their work with care. Critiquing and criticizing faults he found as he walked along. His final employee to observe was Daphne, who he strategically placed by the door that led to his office. He "accidentally" flicked her earring on his way past. Daphne smirked as she diced some green onions. No one seemed to notice except a protective Scuba. Chef Jeff exited the room, and Scuba glanced towards Daphne, who from behind, looked unphased by the event.
Upon completion of poaching the shrimp, Scuba took of his orange apron that was stained with multiple substances. He hung it on the rack and scanned the room for Daphne who was chit chatting with a fellow employee whose name Scuba could not remember at that moment. He simply waved in their direction to catch Daphne's attention. She excused herself by finishing her sentence with, "That glaze looks delicious Maria, but I must go. Text me?"
[ Author's Note: Short Chapter. The last paragraph is replacing the scene where Scuba ruined the shrimp. I know that is at the beginning of the episode, but I will finish using segments from the episode after the next chapter. The next chapter is Daphne and Scuba's second lesson. As always, please leave reviews. ]