This week, join Sean Carman on a magical voyage.

How I First Met Lana the Tigress.

"Is there anything else you need?"

The eggs were fine. I hadn't had to wait long, and they looked like they always did — a fluffy yellow cloud sprinkled with bits of ham.

It was the waitress who was unusual. She had swung the plate over my shoulder, and as I looked up and said, "No thanks," she stayed where she was and stared.

There was a beat.

"Are you sure?" she asked, her gaze fixed on mine. "Are you sure you don't need anything?"

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