“So settle in here a bit, find your feet. I’m in no rush, Jo, maybe thinking about making changes over the next three years, slow and steady if I do it at all. You want to do some freelance work for me for a bit of extra cash, you let me know. We work on your timeline and if you’re interested.”
“Wow,” she said, a bit touched at the generous offer and belief. “I’ll do that. Thanks, Cowboy.”
“Sure.” He looked around at the silent garage space. “So how you finding it so far?"
“Oh, well, it’s just been one day, you know. But so far, so good.” She took off her hat and unwound her scarf, saw his eyes take in her black hair curling over her shoulders, then move down to the oversized clothing revealed as she unzipped her coat. She straightened her back, determined to stand proud that day, no ma
