The comforting aroma of fresh-baked bread enveloped Paige as she pulled open the door to the Honey Pot Bakery. Glancing around at the colorful jars of sweet treats lining the shelves, she made her way to the counter where Babs stood, hastily arranging a tray of donuts. "Hi Paige! Lovely day, isn't it?" Paige smiled. "Hi Babs, sure is! I swear that spring is finally on its way after the winter we had. What's a girl have to do to get a coffee and perhaps a bear claw around here?" "Aw, you know I've got those maple glazes ready for you. One cream, two sugars, large coffee and your favorite pastry coming right up!" Babs chirped, setting a steaming mug in front of Paige. "I'm completely dependent on you for my caffeine fix," Paige laughed, sliding onto a stool. "Happy to help! You know I'm always happy to see a friendly face on a chilly morning. Hear you solved another case recently?" "Ahh yes," Paige sighed. "The identity of the arsonist behind the hardware store fire, before he could set another one. Wild case to take down, but the crafty guy is safely behind bars now." "Was he that handyman, Walt? What a wily one! I'm surprised you unraveled that mystery." "Sure was, clever as foxes in the hen house. Tricky tail though! He was planting little seconds at each scene. Kept frustratingly far from the fire sites. Found some quite a ways from the latest at Sully's Gas Stop." "Is there no end to your drive? You're the best, for sure!" Babs said as she set a bear claw next to Paige's coffee. "Aw shucks Babs. I'm just doing my solemn duty to the people of Misty Woods. Say, you might want to keep those donuts on a high shelf. The hucksters are out early this morning. I'm surprised they're not poking about for samples, to be honest." "Always so kind!" Babs grabbed two boxes and began arranging her signature maple glaze donuts within. "I still can't believe Walt. My goodness, setting the Sullivans' store on fire! I'll say one for him in evening prayers tonight. Reckon you'll be letting you hair down this weekend at the Founder's Festival dance?" "I'm looking forward to it. If any of those little urchins so much as look at you funny, send 'em my direction," Paige winked before slipping out to enjoy her breakfasts on the sunny sidewalk.