BMR in Classic Black and White

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Barbara M Roberts is in town visiting one of her many properties, the Grand View shops and Condos. It's late in the day, but the Patisserie lights are still on.

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(Ms. Roberts is wearing Barbie Avon Talk of the Town, 2003. The purse is the same fabric, but from either a Fashion Fever or a Fashion Avenue. The purse has pink stitching on the handle and a small pink bow which I hid on the backside.)

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(I'm missing the big sweeping hat...I will have to try and make one. The Grand View (Mattel redo Grand Hotel) has winter decorations still up. Lights are on in the Patisserie. )

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BMR: Look at all these Valentine offerings, nummy! Maybe Sindy is still open?

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(Luckily, BMR has her mask and goes in.)

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BMR: Hello, Sindy. Everything looks so delicious. How has business been?

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Sindy: We've done okay, with people not wanting to take public transportation, the neighborhood has supported us since opening. It's so nice to see you again, Ms. Roberts. How is L.A.?

BMR: I've been staying at my place in Tahoe, and thank you. I know I haven't been able to travel much, but I flew in before the snow and am just finishing up some business this week. Lara seems to have everything under control for BMR, here in Chicago.

Sindy: Lara is great, she makes sure we have everything we need in this building. Well, have a safe trip back to LA. 

BMR: I'm not leaving until Friday. We have two new projects, I still need to visit. See you soon and I love your Valentine displays!

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BMR: I'm so glad I managed to get to visit the Grand View. I love the plantings, I will have to make sure the florist does my other projects.

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BMR: Now, my driver should be here in just a minute.

Cast:

BMR: Barbie No.3 1959-60

Sindy: Hunger Games 20012-13

Setting: Grand View (Mattel Grand Hotel redo)

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Patisserie is STILL OPEN!

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Tuesday 7:40 am at Sindy's Patisserie

Sindy: I can't believe we have been open for almost two weeks. Thanks for coming in and helping with the orders, Barbie.

Barbie: No problem, glad to get out of the house and help somewhere. Besides, Chelsea and the guys were driving me crazy. 

Sindy: I never thought we would have to turn off the phone, but that has helped, too. All of today's orders are ready. Stacking up the last one. If anyone wants to order, it has to be for tomorrow, or we won't have anything left for the walk-in customers. And, no whipcream cakes, because of supply issues.

Barbie: I totally agree, you are pretty sparse already. Did you give up on cakes?

Sindy: Yes, now it's cupcakes and sheet cake pieces. We can serve the most people, and it's easiest right now and the wisest use of the ovens. We can't keep up with the breads. Poor Jamie, he was still here when I came in this morning! 

Barbie: Jamie's so quiet. It's good thing Rory is coming home. She's been staying with her aunt outside of Oklahoma City since her tour got cancelled. It will be great to have a full time kitchen authority in charge again. Thank goodness, a few left and we can keep a safe distance at home.

Sindy: I'm sorry I wasn't able to pitch in more...but this last two weeks have been crazy, here. Everyone was right, this neighborhood needed a bakery.

Barbie: Sit down for a break, we open the doors in fifteen, and you can start baking then.

Barbie: The system Lara set up for online ordering is great, she even has limits on what you can make according to your supplies. That's impressive.

Sindy: Yes, she's a whiz with computers. All I have to do is enter, what we have delivered for supplies, put in the orders and recipes for the day, and it takes care of the rest. We are all set---and so far we have been making all our commitments. I just wish customers weren't so grumpy.

Sindy: Phew, this feels good. I know I need to get some yeast doughs mixed up. I hope the next supply truck shows up with more bags and supplies. I never know what they are going to deliver for sure. I'll give you the invoices if they do. Maybe you can enter them, if we have a slow time. But, I see customers are lining up outside already.

Barbie: Well, the rack is full of cupcakes, I hope they last...and you still have donuts left after filling the orders.

Sindy: Oh, make sure the Chicago Police Department and the Fire Department, don't pay for their orders. They are working hard enough, already! 

Now, I better start more donuts and cupcakes right away. Break is over! 

Doors are OPEN!

Barbie: Hi! Welcome to the Patisserie, how can we help you? 

Sorry, we don't have drinks available right now, but we have lots of fresh bakery.

Thank-you and please come again, or order online, for pickup the next day. Stay Safe!

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Back at the HFIM house, it's now 1 pm....Jamie and Patrick are up in the empty bunk room. 

Patrick:(right) Hey, Jamie....time to make the donuts....HEY JAMIE___up and at Em!

Jamie:....errrr, what day is it?

Patrick: Tuesday---all day...you need a shower! You smell like--strawberries. And, don't get too close! I kinda like having this floor to myself, when you are gone. Can you bring home something from the bakery, though? Whatever is still laying around.

Jamie: Sure, but we have been sold out of everything, everyday. I don't think we will have anything. Call in an order, and I will bring it home, tonight, tomorrow, whenever I get back.

Patrick: Thanks, Jam.... If you need help down there, let me know, I'm going crazy with the bar closed. I'm just glad, I haven't signed the lease yet for the Hotel basement. 

Jamie: Sindy...do I really smell like strawberries?

Sindy: Everything smells like strawberries in here!

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