Grandpa look at me!

Alex approached the table where Danielle, Douglas, and Lopez had shared their last conversation. He let out a sigh of relief when he saw that no one had sat there yet. He glanced around cautiously to ensure Danielle was nowhere in sight, then ducked down to retrieve the small recorder he had secretly magnetized under the table.

"I'll be devastated to miss the entire conversation," Alex smirked to himself as he pocketed the small recorder.

Just then, a voice yelled out, "Let's go, Alex!" as he emerged from the restaurant. Susie asked in unison with the others, "Oh, did you find it?" Alex lied with a grin, "Yes, lucky me!" Susie waved goodbye as she stepped back into the restaurant.

Alex glanced at his wristwatch and beamed with a wide smile.