Strawberry Pancakes with Ang

Production: Day 2. Through a combination of Capture Features business cards on 80 pound stock, Morgan's guerrilla sweet talk, and my second-hand teal necktie tucked into my shirt, we managed to secure an entire section of The International House of Pancakes for a key interview. It was across the street from what looked to be the main entrance of THE MALL OF AMERICA, where Angella Meyer punches in for one of her three jobs. Ang called and said she would be showing up at 10:30, a half hour later than planned. This worked out beautifully, as Morgan and I debated heatedly in the middle of IHOP for 20 minutes on the merits of versatility vs. gorgeous depth of field in the shot. The latter involves an artillery cannon of a lens on the end, which made me uncomfortable. Ultimately I convinced Morgan that this war would be won with boots on the ground.
Ang showed up and ordered strawberry pancakes. I had a quick breakfast of eggs and a couple strips of bacon and some hash. Deborah was our waitress. She was entirely accommodating and used to be something of a rock star in another life. She said our story was every story, from the brief clippings of conversation she gathered in coffee refills and more orange juice. I smiled and thanked her and we left a $37 tip.
Ang was quite talkative and thoughtful, which made my job much easier. The Family Meyer has entrusted us with their pain and their joy and it's quite humbling. Just keep your tie tucked in and your hair greased and hang on.
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