THE DAYS THAT STARTED TO FEEL LIKE HOME

Chapter 14

The next morning, Ethan arrived at the workshop early.

Walter was standing outside.

He looked at Ethan.

“You look happy.”

Ethan stopped.

“Do I?”

“Yeah.”

“Why?”

Walter shrugged.

“Don’t know.”

Ethan smiled.

“Maybe I slept well.”

Walter nodded.

“Could be.”

They opened the workshop.

The smell of oil and metal filled the room.

The radio came on.

A new day began.

Walter handed Ethan a toolbox.

“Boat.”

Ethan took it.

“What’s wrong?”

“Engine.”

“Again?”

“Again.”

Ethan smiled.

“Good.”

Walter looked at him.

“Good?”

Ethan walked toward the boat.

“Means I have work.”

Walter watched him for a moment.

Then smiled.

“Yeah.”