Chapter 3
Ryan pulled up in front of his mom’s house and glanced at the clock. If he was lucky, the house would be empty. He could install the garbage disposal he’d promised and get back to work. The job itself shouldn’t take too long. His goal was to get back to O’Leary’s early enough to see Quinn. It was Friday and she’d be coming in with the other teachers, like clockwork.
He looked down the block. Of course luck wasn’t on his side; Moira’s car was there, which meant both Mom and Moira were inside.
He grabbed the box containing the disposal and his bag of tools, and raced up the front steps. Moira had the door open before he could use his key.
“I’m glad you’re here. Mom has been talking about this damn disposal for days.”
“I know. Who do you think gets the call before you?” He walk
