Sam's Diner (15/21)

The stranger pushed the door open and looked back at Barbara.

"Your future is in your hands, Barbara. No one else's."

He walked out the door as Barbara came around the counter.

"Wait, mister! How do I..."

She got to the door and pushed it open, but the man was already gone.

She stood there as a warm breeze blew through the open door. She turned and went back to the counter.

Sam came out of the kitchen and scoffed, "And the chiseler didn't even pay for his coffee and donuts!"

Barbara smiled, "That's okay, Sam. He left something invaluable."