"Alright, well there shouldn't be a problem with that then.  We're suppose to have a huge party that day so most likely they were going to make me take someone's shift." he chuckled as he returned to his more friendly self.  Sighing he rubbed his forehead before looking back to Derek who was cleaning.  At least he was improving in some ways.  Once that was done and Conner grabbed them some coffee, this just being their restraint's blonde roast, the older male offered the mug after Derek said he was ready.<br/><br/>"Awesome, well heres something to drink.  I know it's not Starbucks, but its still something to wake you up." he said before leading Derek to the break room and sitting him down "We'll go on the floor after we get some simple things down, okay? We have lots of regulars during this hour and truthfully they can be kind bitchy if they don't get their order correctly.  I'm going to give you one table to do on your own, they're pretty simple and nice but if you need my help at any time don't be afraid to ask me okay?" Conner grabbed his serve's pad and placed it down in front of Derek "Here, we don't have a pad for you yet simply because our manager forgot to order more, so you can take mine for today.  I brought my back-up."<br/><br/>The older male looked over to Derek and reached over, gently squeezing his shoulder "You'll be fine.  Just take a few plates at a time, smile, and talk to them.  They're really nice.  You went to Starbucks earlier right? You remember how they asked you how your day was going and brought up fellow up questions? Do the same."<br/><br/>Conner stood up and began to lead Derek out to the dining hall and showed him the table he would be serving by himself.  It was a old couple with their grandchild, no more than 3 or 4 years old.  Conner smiled and explained the the trio that the new waiter would be serving them today and that they got in a shipment of fresh lobster so they could get their usual this time.  Turning to Derek, Conner smiled brightly "You got this.  Its the morning so it'll be a bit easier."<br/><br/>Once he was sure Derek would be okay Conner went to work and worked on his section.  He was fast and was able to move back and forth between the kitchen and dining hall with ease.  He looked over to Derek, staring glances with him to make sure he was okay with the table and didn't need help.