The only time she didn’t take his order right away was when it was extremely busy. She saw Buck as someone who deserved the best possible service, just like everyone else. This is how she became the best server in his eyes.
Sunlight poured in through big windows, making warm patterns on the checkered floor. When Buck entered, things subtly changed. The staff paused, and the atmosphere got a mix of respect and nervousness, as if the whole place braced itself for the storm that never quite broke.