“The down payment was twenty-two thousand,” Jeff told a man from his work.

“Dad covered the closing costs out of the creek lot check,” Jeff said.

Judy turned her cheerful face to me and patted my shoulder twice.

“You two will be next, you’re so good with money,” Judy said.

Two women from the propane office turned around and smiled at me.

“We’re working on it,” I said.

“You and Nate never needed a hand,” Judy told the office workers.

“They’ve always been so sensible.”