"Free coffee" said the sign at Orion's #Belt Bakery.
"Free because they know you're going to feel obligated to buy one of their pastries," said Lynn.
"I AM going to buy one; they're delicious," said Reggie. "C'mon."
A odd-seeming old guy in a worn jacket came in. "Wesołych Świąt!" he said. "That's Merry Christmas in Polish!" Lynn & Reggie exchanged glances. It was October.
"Here you go, Karol!" the woman at the counter handed him a coffee, and he wandered back out.