>I wondered why he left the food like that.

He was ashamed he currently has to do such a menial job to make ends meet. I can't imagine delivering take out pays nearly as well as the cab driver job he had.

>Did she recognize him? I have a hard time reading her
>expressions.

The total for the order was a little over $18. She grabbed a $20 bill and another bill to give him as a tip. It could have been another $20, but I don't remember.

So yeah, she knew who it was.