Chapter 69

Chris lifted the lid slightly, and they peered inside for a moment before he put the lid back in place.

“Just the usual trinkets and treasures that a kid hoards,” he said. “If you’re going to make use of the space up here, Arnold, I’d recommend having some insulation blown in behind the walls.”

“That’s one of the things on our to-do list.”

“You do know that you’ve acquired a money pit, don’t you?”

“That’s okay. Jessica and I plan to live here for a very long time. Probably forever, so whatever we sink into the house now will be worth it in the long run.”

“More power to you. Let’s have a look at the bathroom.”

Mickey followed Chris into the adjacent bathroom. “At least, you had a radiator in here.”

“Yeah, the bathroom was somewhat cozier than my room.” They finished touring the house, returned to their cars, and thanked Arnold for showing it to them.

“What are you guys going to do today?” Arnold said.