“Pediatric prescription and dental coverage kick in on the first of the month for all four shop mechanics.”

“They’ve got families who need it,” I said.

“Pete’s boy gets the ear infections,” Dale said.

He looked down at the concrete and rubbed his thumb over his knuckles.

“I had the insurance agent write it into the company policy.”

“You made the right call, Dale.”

“You left your spare work coat in the back closet,” he said, turning back to the hoist.

“The yellow rain jacket.”