So Closed But So Far

(It’s a Sunday, when we close early at 5 pm. A couple walks in at 4:56, but since we can’t lock the doors until exactly 5 pm, there isn’t much we can do. I’ve been hovering near them for a few minutes, and it’s now 5:15.)

Wife: “Excuse me, where is the toddler section?”

Me: “Right here. However, we are getting ready to close, so let me know if I can help you find anything.”

Wife: *absently* “Right, thanks.”

(Another ten minutes later, and the couple is still shopping.)

Husband: “Do you guys have any shorts for my daughter?”

Me: *at this point pretty annoyed* “They are in this aisle here.”

(The husband and wife wander over near another coworker of mine, and I see an opportunity.)

Me: “Hey, [Coworker], what time is it?”

Coworker: “About 5:30.”

Me: *within earshot* “Guess we aren’t getting out of here anytime soon.”

Wife: “Oh, are you guys closing soon?”

Coworker: “We closed at 5:00.”

Husband: “Ha ha! Guess we better get going, huh?”