Our trip to Bray was met with reluctance on my part, but Sorcha was eager to visit her friend Claire's new cafe, Second Shot Roasters, which has a unique feature - all the staff are ex-offenders.

Sorcha's enthusiasm for the cafe was evident as we entered the establishment, where we were greeted by Claire and her husband Garret. Garret's pretentious demeanor and disdain for me were palpable, but we proceeded to meet Claire and observe the ex-offender staff in action.

While Sorcha admired the cafe's mission of providing hope and second chances to those who have made mistakes, I couldn't help but notice the tension between her and one of the baristas, Nicola, who had a criminal past involving stealing yoga pants.

As Sorcha engaged in a conversation about safety tips with Claire, Nicola's resentment towards her became apparent, leading to a confrontation about their respective criminal histories. Despite Sorcha's attempts to defend her daughter's actions, Nicola's blunt honesty about her own past crimes shed light on the reality of her situation.

Ultimately, Sorcha's visit to the cafe ended abruptly, with Nicola's sharp words echoing in our ears as we left the establishment.