I’m in the break room getting ready to clock in when I hear a loud bang coming from the backroom. I run over only to see courtesy clerk Patrick standing in complete shock. He knocked over 6-8 big bottles of wine because he lost control of the power jack. I’m speechless as the wine on the floor makes its way towards my feet. Grab a mop, Patrick! I shouted. He just stares at the broken glass and I shouted again, Patrick, get a mop! With Patrick still standing in shock, I ran in the puddle filled wine and I can feel it splashing onto my pants to grab a mop. I thought to myself, there’s no way this one mop is going to do the job…
[intercom] PAUL! WE NEED YOU TO CHECK IMMEDIATELY, PLEASE!
Damn! I don’t think Patrick is capable of cleaning this mess up and by now the wine is covering most of the backroom. But I have to go check, there’s only one man that’s capable for this job…
[intercom] Johnny J, CAN YOU COME TO THE BACKROOM PLEASE!
I see Johhny J coming with a smirk on his face like he’s going to do his routine bottleroom check…
Johhny J: What the #%!@ is this!
Me: Is it busy up there?
Johhny J: Yeah, we’re backed up bad.
Me: Alright, peace.
Johhny J: Whoa, wait! What happened? It’s like an inch high!
I point to Patrick who’s finally sweeping up the glass.
Johhny J: Let me guess, they’res only one mop.
I nod and start heading out towards the checkout. I felt bad for leaving Johhny J hanging but we got dinged on our last secret shop for checkstand lines.
About an hour and a half goes by and Johhny J is finished. Remember to tell Patrick to never use the power jack ever again. He groans.
I see Patrick walking by with his head down…
Me: Hey Patrick, did you get your break already?
Johhny J: [bagging] He’s already had too many “breaks!”
