“I’m 5 ft, 3 and a half.”

“I’m taller than my dad.”

“That’s huge!”

“That’s average for a girl.”

“What took you so long?”

“I only come here about once a month.”

“I can’t believe I came all the way up here!”

“She’s always putting on a lot of makeup.”

“Listen to me…I’m a turkey.”

“That’s totally you.”

“I love you!”

“Bye!”

Jessica smiled, looking past the group of teenagers while she walked to the food manufacturing line and boxed a dozen hot, fresh, sugar-coated, fried Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Meanwhile, around the corner at the Roller Time skating rink, after singing the Star Spangled Banner, couples learned to dance under the glow of coloured light bulbs that hung from the ceiling in the formation of a multi-armed galaxy.

Traditions flow through the Rocket City like dark matter.

Pam’s birthday is 2nd June, for those who want to help her celebrate.

Kim was probably wrapping up her server duties at Po’ Boy.

Life moves on…