Chapter 12

“Has this been here the whole time?”Nolan pointed to the Jeep.

“Hey.The garage was messy but it wasn’t that messy.No,I just bought it.I’m going to fix it up.It’ll be fun to drive around this summer.”Rick lay down on the bench.“Spot me?”

Nolan stood behind the weight bench to spot for Rick as he bench pressed an impressive amount of weight.“I’ve always loved Jeeps.What year is it?”

“Eighty-one.”

“Should be pretty sweet when you’re done.What all is wrong with it?”

“It runs right now.Just needs some tweaks and cosmetics mostly.”

“Is there anything you can’t do?”Nolan asked.

“What do you mean?”

“Well,you’re awesome at construction.Your landscaping skills are on point.Now you’re suddenly a mechanic?I’m just impressed.”

Rick smiled before exhaling and lifting the bar off his chest.“I have a lot of free time on my hands.”

“Since the divorce?”Nolan asked.

“No,since way before.Susan and I didn’t spend much time together.I had to find other things to fill my days.”