“Paige, what should I do?”

I stepped beside him, assessed what was happening, and told another employee to call emergency services while we followed their instructions.

The customer was able to speak and soon received appropriate help.

Her husband thanked us afterward, shaken but grateful.

When the ambulance left, the waiter stood by the counter rubbing his palms together.

“I’m sorry I panicked.”

“You noticed something was wrong,” I said.

“And you asked for help.