This Isn’t Panning Out Well

(I have ordered a large cheese pizza for my family, and after getting everyone settled at our table, I return to the counter to pick it up.)

Me: “Is the cheese pizza ready?”

Cashier: *asking the cook* “Hey, is that cheese ready to go?”

Cook: “Yeah, there’s a pepperoni already out. I just need to cut the cheese.”

(Both the cashier and I stare at the cook blankly.)

Cook: “Did I just say that?”