He feels eyes on him, but these days it's not so unusual. Ever since his appearances in the Cove, people occasionally watch him. Sometimes it's with curiosity or pity. He tries not to guess which, just wipes down the counters and does his job like a penance. What else has he got but that?

Noting a new customer, Gabe glances up too fast for any real eye contact before coming over to hand him a menu and some silverware. "Just call over a waitress when you're ready," he says, still rabbit-scared of people.