Then, A Terrible Surprise
Just as Sydney’s life seemed to be perfect, her ex came by the diner one day. She saw him out of the corner of her eye and avoided him like the plague. She wasn’t sure if he knew she worked there or not. But she dreaded having to talk to him if he approached her. She told the cook that her ex was there and the cook said he’d beat him up if he had to, which made Sydney laugh and helped relieve some of her anxiety.