Sandrine escorted Sam inside. Sandrine was wearing her usual snug black pants. Since it was summer time she had taken to wearing a black corset herself, in substitution of her usual more modest wear. But the pants were a must. Sandrine would rather be caught dead than in a skirt.

Words could not describe how grateful she was to Mary for giving Sam this chance. Sandrine had taken responsibility for her when she took her in, and wanted to see her do well. First step was getting her a job. As the Bonny Corporation provided day care for all employees the situation was ideal. Not to mention since Sandrine worked there ? even if it was in secret ? she would be around.

A reassuring smile would be given to Sam. ?That?s her.? Was said as she indicated Mary by giving her an upnod. Together they would approach the bar.

A nod was given to Sandrine as she approached. Returning Sam's smile Mary shook her hand. A firm, concise shake. Mary's handshake had always been more like that of a man than a lady. "You must be Samantha B." Mary said in her usual pleasant voice.

She looked Sam up and down once, giving an approving nod. "Sandrine has spoken highly of you so I am going to give you a shot at this. I am sure you will do fine."

"Since you don't have any prior experience as a bar tender we will be training you. Oh and one more thing..." Mary shifted as she pulled out a company survey from a folder she had set next to her. "Everyone who works for us is required to take the company survey. Don't worry about your answers, we keep them confidential. Just fill that out as honestly as you can and you are officially hired."

Sam took a seat at the bar and filled out the answers to the survey. When she was done she handed it over to Mary. "So, when do I start?" Was asked with a cheerful smile. The whole being employed thing had given her a certain glow. Sam was anxious to start work and it showed.

She opened up the door and moved inside rather quickly. Her heels tapped off of the floor as she made her way towards the bar. "Sorry sorry I'm late I got caught up with things." She was wearing a short black dress with strappy heels. A normal outfit for her... while she was working at least. When she wasn't, lately she's been in the cowgirl getup.

Adrienne looked weary if anything now. Her eyes weren't as bright and her skin was losing her wonderful tan. She's been through a lot lately. "This the new girl?" Looking to Samantha with a tired smile. "I'm Adrienne... nice to meet you, yeah?" And she dropped her stuff off in the corner of the bar. "Tell me... what drinks can you make." Before looking to Mary. "Nice to see you Miss Read." Waving to her with a smile.

A smile was given to Adrienne. She liked her, there was something about her. Maybe she were a kindred spirit, or someone she had known from another life... Perhaps it was the fact she was another soul that had been to hell and back and was still fighting to make her own way in the world as best she could.

"Yeah, they call me Samantha B... Or Sam if you like." Was said with a nod. "I don't really have any experience bar tending so just a few things... A screwdriver, a fuzzy naval, a white russian... slippery nipple..." She counted them off on her fingers. Trying to think if there was anything else she had ever made, and more importantly... Made well.

The book was taken carefully, as though no one had ever given her something so sacred before. ?Thanks?? Was said quietly. She flipped through it a moment to get an idea how it was laid out.

She watched in admiration as Adrienne prepared the drink with the type of proficiency that only came with practice. It wasn?t just that which impressed her, it was the fact she had known what the man wanted without even being asked. She knew it was important to know you customers well enough to anticipate them. Not to mention it always makes a person to feel important that they are remembered.

?Sure thing.? Was said with a bright smile to Adrienne. Her eyes then moved to a woman approaching the bar. ?What can I get for ya?? The woman ordered absinthe. A nod was given and Sam told her it would be ready in just a moment. At which time she tried to catch Adrienne's eye with one of them significant looks. She clearly had no idea how to prepare the beverage.