THE STEADY (LOST BOYS #4) BY KELLY FOX – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: Kelly Fox
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What an amazing day. We’d celebrated the dual grand openings of the
Meeting House—the place where my buddy Beckett ran his alternative,
largely agnostic ministry—and my new plumbing and bathroom renovation
business. Those two things didn’t seem at all related unless you knew the
details, but my business and the Meeting House had a shared history that
made today especially poignant.
Before I could reflect on any of it, however, my apprentice, Leo, followed
me into my office. I was used to being the tallest guy in the room, but Leo
had at least two inches on my six-two frame, and his broad, strong build
had been a boon for my more physically challenging projects.
“Did you like the people I recommended?” he asked, his nerves on display.
Today wasn’t just about the grand openings; I’d also opened up a few
apprentice spots and had held interviews with candidates throughout the
day. Leo had chatted up the program with his classmates, and I’d been
shocked by the number of high schoolers and college-age kids who’d
expressed interest.
The thing about Leo was that, while he’d been working his tail off for the
last year, plowing through a chunk of the requirements to get his plumber’s
license, he was also the human equivalent of a Great Dane puppy: too
strong for his own good and a little mouthier than you’d like. I loved him
like a little brother, but his lack of maturity or any kind of filter didn’t
usually incline me to take his opinion too seriously.
On this occasion, however, I’d been wrong.
“They were great, Leo. I’m taking on three apprentices for now, and two of
them were ones you’d recommended.”
“Sarah and Hugo?” he asked, pushing his light brown hair off his forehead,
his blue eyes bright.
“Yep. Mario was also a strong candidate, but he’s a little young.”
Leo nodded. “I thought so, too, but I wanted him to meet you now so you
can maybe consider him next year.”
“That’s a really good strategy on your part. I think you’ll do a great job
helping the apprentices with the basics.”
He nodded and wiped his palms on his jeans. “I think I’ll enjoy helping
them. Though, uh, I wanted to ask you a question about that.”
I frowned. His usual brashness was nowhere to be found, and his voice held
a tremor I couldn’t account for. I wondered what had him so on edge. “Go
for it,” I said, adding some warmth to my voice to see if he’d settle.
He flushed, opening his mouth, hesitant. I sat forward, clasping my hands
on my desk as he found his words. “I’ve been watching YouTube videos to
learn some of the more advanced plumbing techniques,” he admitted. “I
think I can take on more responsibility once you get the new apprentices
going.”
I blinked, thrown by his sincerity.
I must’ve let the stunned silence go on for too long because he scrambled to
explain himself. “I know it sounds stupid, watching YouTube videos to
learn something you could teach me, but I thought maybe if I did that, I
could move from the simpler stuff to some of the things you do.”
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