9. An Unusual Day
As Melina Salazar and Buck go to know each other, time marched on. For seven years straight, waiters came and left, cooks made their food, and Buck came in at the same hour for his daily meal. For better or worse, he had been a prominent figure at Luby’s all because of his “colorful” personality.
Of course, Luby’s, like every restaurant, had plenty of regulars. However, Buck had set himself apart from the rest. So, that day when he didn’t show up, even those servers who didn’t appreciate him at all, noticed his absence and started wondering. Still, none of them seemed too concerned. Well, except for Salazar…