Tran Pharmacy #2

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked the pharmacist: ‘Why do you always say “Tran Pharmacy #2” when it’s clearly just one store?’ The pharmacist smiled and replied, ‘Because I’m not sure if it’s our lucky number or our bad karma.’ A few days later, an elderly neighbor popped in and asked curiously, ‘Is Tran Pharmacy #2 really some kind of secret society?’ The pharmacist laughed, shook his head, and said, ‘No, ma’am—it’s just our way of keeping things interesting.’

2. At dawn, when most pharmacies were quiet, an elderly gentleman entered Tran Pharmacy #2 and asked for aspirin. The pharmacist replied with a smile: 'Sir, I’ve seen you here every day for years. Why do you always ask for aspirin?' The old man smiled back, tapping his cane on the floor. ‘Ah, young man, you don’t understand,’ he said softly. ‘I’m not taking it myself. Every morning, I bring my granddaughter’s medicine.’

3. At closing time one night, a curious customer approached the counter and asked, 'Do you really keep your closed sign in the window just for show?' The pharmacist smiled wryly and replied, ‘Of course not, sir. We’ve got a policy of locking up everything before leaving.’ Just then, a delivery driver knocked on the door, and the pharmacist opened it with a key from his pocket. The customer shook his head and muttered, ‘Next time I’ll know better than to ask questions,’ as he walked away, laughing softly.

4. At midnight, when Tran Pharmacy #2 should have been dark and empty, a soft humming noise could be heard coming from inside. Curious neighbors would gather outside, trying to peek through the windows. One night, an elderly delivery driver asked the pharmacist if he’d heard anything unusual. With a twinkle in his eye, the pharmacist replied, ‘It’s just our new night shift employee practicing for the singing competition.’