Ellen Thomas, barista.

You admire yourself in the mirror. You look good for a gal in her late thirties. You could probably work as stripper and make a whole lot more, but as the mother of a high school senior you need to set an example. Your job as barista provided healthcare and pays just enough To avoid having to too much on your late husband's estate.

You slide on your best dress. Tonight you are going out for dinner with your daughter and half brother. Nick is an agent with the DSD, the government agency created to protect humans from the demonic. It isn't often he is in town and you mean to catch up on what he is doing.

You hear your daughter Mia yell, "Are you ready yet mom?"

"Coming Mia."

You finish up. It is time to meet Nick.