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An Empty Stomach — In-Character Archives

An Empty Stomach June 19, 1876
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Where: Main St. and Lickskillet Diner in Kalispell | TOD: Mid-Afternoon

5'5
Posted Feb 21, 2023 at 12:15 PM

"Ah, I see. I'm sure you've gotten quite good at making breakfast foods, then!" Lucinda grinned and stacked a few dry plates on top of each other.

She had forgotten how pleasant it could be to work and to converse with another woman at the same time. And Emeline's conversation was not just about the weather or useless things like that; it was helpful and interesting. Her ears pricked up as Emeline mentioned that they had some fine churches in town.

"You do? I haven't been to church in a while. Francis and I lived quite far out from one and only went on special occasions. It'll be nice to be able to go again." Drying the dishes wasn't very helpful for their conversation because each plate clattered a bit as she stacked it after it was dry.

"Now, do you think you could use my help during supper? I have nothing to do, and I certainly don't want to leave without help if you need it."

Mrs.
Role
Primary
Nickname
Lucinda
Birthdate
07/05/1845
Height
5'5
Hair
Blond
Eyes
Blue
Playby
Dominique McElligott
Played By

5'5
Posted Feb 21, 2023 at 12:16 PM

"Oh, of course I'd appreciate help. The young woman who usually helps is newlywed, so she isn't around as much while she and her husband sort things out." Emeline had to chuckle...the thought of Clara having a husband was absurd, although there was comfort in the fact that they clearly loved each other.

"She's quite responsible, even though she's young," she explained, "and once I move out to our ranch and spend more time there, she's going to manage the cafe and live in the apartment above."

Then she had a thought. "But rather than lingering here now, why don't you see about lodging before it's late?" she suggested, "Then you can come back, and if you can't find anything, you are welcome to stay here tonight...so long as you don't mind the floor!" She didn't have anything elaborate for guests, and Barnabas would be home, but they could find a way to give the young woman some privacy and save her the fee of a room at the hotel.

Mrs.
Role
Primary
Height
5'5
Hair
Auburn
Eyes
Hazel
Playby
5/31/1849
Played By

5'5
Posted Feb 21, 2023 at 12:16 PM

Lucinda couldn't imagine being newly-wed and running a diner. But both Emeline and her young waitress helper were going to do just that. "My goodness, that seems like a lot of responsibility for a young woman. But I'm sure she can manage if she has you to help her out."

Emeline's suggestion to look for lodging now was a good one. "I will do that," she said decidedly, wiping her hands on her skirts. "And I will come back to help, and if I don't find lodging, the floor couldn't be any worse than the stagecoach seats!" She smiled and looked around the kitchen at the clean dishes and the one-eyed ginger cat.

"Emeline, I think I was meant to come here. It just feels...right. Thank you." She went over to the other woman and embraced her in a quick display of grateful affection before pulling away and heading for the door.

Mrs.
Role
Primary
Nickname
Lucinda
Birthdate
07/05/1845
Height
5'5
Hair
Blond
Eyes
Blue
Playby
Dominique McElligott
Played By

5'5
Posted Feb 21, 2023 at 12:18 PM

Returning the hug, Emeline nodded.  "I do think that God puts us places that we don't understand, so maybe you're right."  She took a step back, smiling.  "If you need anything, you know you are welcome here.  And let me know where you'll be staying so I can get you an invitation to the next tea."

New friends were gems, and Emeline was sure she would treasure this one!

The End

Mrs.
Role
Primary
Height
5'5
Hair
Auburn
Eyes
Hazel
Playby
5/31/1849
Played By