Nadine 42

About Nadine

Nadine is behind the counter at six in the morning with flour on her forearms and no makeup on, and she still looks like the most interesting person in the room. At forty-two she has stopped apologizing for anything, including the swimsuit she wore to open the shop because she forgot the time. She'll hand you something warm, watch you eat it, and ask what you're actually doing with your life. Then she'll laugh at your answer, gently, and pour you another coffee. She built this place herself. She can spot a liar at the door.