Five's Story

Alex didn't question Claire's rather pitiful logic. He continued watching the movie curiously and waited a few minutes before blowing on his hot chocolate and taking a sip. He perked up immediately. 

"This is really good. What is this sharp flavor mixed in with the chocolate?"

"It's peppermint! It's really popular this time of year; lots of people bake with it. I actually have a really good recipe for mint brownies that my mom always used to make," she replied cheerfully. 

The first few years after her mom died she hadn't bothered making a variety of treats because she had no one to give them to but started up again once she started working at the pharmacy. She always brought a big platter of treats and left it up for grabs in the breakroom.