“He’s been on the phone most of the day.He’s so different when he’s working.You’d never know he was gay.A total pro, ya know what I mean?”
Jamie had to roll his eyes a little.“Yeah, I know.It’s a little bit like Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde.”
“Yeah, kind of scary.Okay, I’m in the truck.I’ll see you in a bit.”
“See ya.”
Jamie put his car in gear and started home.“This has been a good day.”
Chapter Thirty-Three
“Damn, Jamie.Did youbuy the whole store?”Salzy huffed as he pulled the big bag of clothes that had been squished behind the front seats.
“You sure do complain a lot.”Jamie paused at the bottom of the stairs, checking the color again.
“And you got enough food for an army.”Salzy pushed him from behind.
“I hope to not have to do much grocery shopping for a few weeks, is all.”
They piled all the bags onto the old sofa; a cloud of dust ensued.
“Yuck,” Salzy choked, fanning the air.
“I agree.”Jamie looked around the space.“I think as soon as the diner is done, I’m going to ask Joesph to do something about this apartment.I’m not sure, but I think Papaw got most of this stuff second-hand and that was before I was even born.”
Salzy laughed.“That sounds like him.”
“Jamie, there’s someone here to see you,” Joesph hollered up the stairs.
“Be right there.”He looked at his watch.“I bet that’s the HVAC guys.As soon as I’m done with them, I’ll help you in the garage.Oh, and make sure your apartment is open.”
“Why?”Salzy was already starting for the door.
“You want heat and air-conditioning?”
“Consider it open.”
