CHAPTER 12

Hell no!

Yeah, I know that’s pretty much what I figured he would say. He’s insulted so I just need to lay out all the reasons why my idea is flawless.

If you move out of your house now, it will be easier to sell and then that will be taken care of before you leave. I can help you get rid of stuff and put things in storage. In fact, I’m gonna need a storage garage for this car. We can get bigger and better, and we have it split so that you can store your stuff in there while you’re gone.

He doesn’t respond right away so at least he’s mulling it over. He takes so long to reply and just when I think he’s not going to he finally says, —I can’t mooch off of you. I should be thrilled because it sounds like he might be willing, but his harsh view of himself and the situation stops me short.