CHAPTER THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SIX – WE’RE A FMAILY

Over the next few days, Jasmine kept a close eye on Mike and Sarah. At first, there was obvious tension. She could see Sarah hovering anxiously as Mike interacted with her regular customers, while Mike seemed frustrated by the unfamiliar dynamics in Sarah's section. But as the days went on, something interesting began to happen. She overheard Mike asking Sarah for advice on how to handle a particularly picky regular. Later, she saw Sarah observing Mike's easy banter with a large group, clearly taking mental notes. By the end of the first week, the atmosphere had noticeably shifted. The tension between Mike and Sarah had eased, replaced by a tentative cooperation. Jasmine even caught them laughing together during a lull in service, Sarah demonstrating her technique for carrying multiple plates to an impressed Mike. However, not everything was smooth sailing. On a particularly busy Saturday night, Jasmine had to step in when a misunderstanding over a shared table led to a heated whisp