in the heart of Birmingham Alabama a black man owned a struggling auto repair shop on a freezing Thanksgiving evening
While most people were gathered around dinner tables with their families he made a different Choice he stopped to
help a stranded family whose car had broken down on the highway he sacrificed his own holiday plans to get them back
on the road what he didn’t know was that this simple act of kindness would set off a chain of events that would change
his life forever Elijah Carter sat hunched over his desk in the dimly lit office of
Carter AO repair rubbing his temples as he stared at the pile of unpaid bills scattered before him the numbers weren’t
adding up business had been slow for months and with the economy struggling fewer people were coming in for repairs
unless it was absolutely necessary his once thriving shop built with years of sweat and dedication was now barely
staying afloat he had already let one of his mechanics go and if things didn’t improve soon he would have to make even
tougher decisions the thought of closing down weighed heavily on him this shop wasn’t just a business it was his
father’s Legacy something Elijah had worked tirelessly to keep alive outside
the late November wind howled rattling the windows sending a chill through the garage even with the heater running it
was the day before Thanksgiving and while most people in Birmingham were busy preparing for a warm meal with
family Elijah was stuck here trying to figure out how to keep the lights on for another month his phone buzzed breaking
his concentration he glanced at the screen and saw his sister’s name hey Jasmine he answered trying to sound
upbeat despite the exhaustion in his voice hey big brother her voice was warm filled with that familiar mix of concern
and affection you’re still coming for Thanksgiving tomorrow right the kids are excited to see their Uncle Elijah he
sighed leaning back in his chair yeah of course I’ll be there at 5 he heard the
hesitation in her voice before she spoke again you sure you don’t sound too good he forced a
chuckle just a long day that’s all but yeah I’ll be there tell the kids to save
me a big plate you got it she said but the concern in her voice lingered see
you tomorrow as soon as he hung up he ran a tired hand down his face he wanted to be
there for his niece and nephew but his mind was preoccupied with the growing debt and the uncertainty of what lay
ahead still for one evening he would put his worries aside and enjoy a good meal with family he had to the next morning
Elijah woke early throwing himself into work hoping to clear his mind he spent the day tuning up cars replacing brakes
and checking oil levels but the truth was there weren’t many customers the holiday season was always slow and this
year felt worse than usual by the time 4:30 rolled around he was ready to lock
up he grabbed his worn leather jacket sipped it up against the bitter cold and stepped outside toward his truck snow
flurries were already drifting down covering the pavement in a thin white layer he took a deep breath appreciating
the quiet for a moment before pulling out his keys then his phone rang an
unfamiliar number flashed on the screen he hesitated before answering Carter Auto Repair this is Elijah a woman’s
voice laced with urgency came through the speaker oh thank God is this the owner please we need help our car just
broke down on Highway 65 we’ve been trying every shop around but no one’s answering it’s so cold out here
and we have two little kids with us Elijah stiffened he glanced at his watch
he was supposed to be on the road to his sister’s house right now the smell of cornbread collared greens and turkey had
already been in his mind since this morning he thought about his niece and nephew how excited they were to see him
but then he heard the faint sound of children crying in the background through the phone and that was all it
took where exactly are you he asked already turning back toward the shop mile marker
78 near the exit to Montgomery the woman replied her voice shaking either from
the cold or fear or both the car just died out of nowhere my husband tried
everything but it won’t start Elijah exhaled knowing there was no way he could leave them out there hang tight he
said I’ll be there as soon as I can he quickly called Jasmine listen sis I’m
really sorry but something came up there’s a family stuck on the highway and they got kids with them I got to go
help there was a pause but then she sighed I knew you’d say that just be
careful okay and if you finish early there’s still a plate waiting for you thanks Jaz he said already grabbing his
keys I’ll see you soon as he pulled out of the parking lot the snow began
falling harder making the road slick his trucks headlights cut through the early evening Darkness as he navigated the
nearly empty Highway he had seen enough roadside accidents to know how dangerous it could be especially in this weather
after 20 minutes he spotted a black s parked awkwardly on the shoulder its hazard lights blinking against the
growing snowfall a man was standing outside waving a flashlight Elijah pulled over and
stepped out his boots crunching against the icy pavement the cold hit him immediately seeping through his jacket
but he ignored it the man who looked to be in his early 40s had a strong build
but was clearly distressed are you Elijah he asked yeah you must be Marcus
Elijah replied shaking his gloved hand what happened I have no idea Marcus said
running a hand over his shaved head one minute everything was fine then the engine just cut out won’t turn over no
lights nothing Elijah nodded and peaked into the car inside a woman Lauren he
assumed was wrapped in a blanket holding their two young kids close the kids no
older than six or seven looked up at Elijah with wide frightened eyes he
turned back to Marcus pop the hood let’s see what we’re dealing with the moment
he checked the engine he knew this wasn’t going to be an easy fix the electrical system had completely shut
down and with the cold setting in the battery was likely Frozen bad news he
said closing the hood this isn’t a quick roadside fix you’re going to need a toe
and a warm place to wait while I work on it Marcus glanced at his wife then back at
Elijah how long could be a few hours Elijah admitted maybe more depending on
what I find once we get it to the shop Lauren’s face fell we were on our way to
Atlanta my mother she had a heart attack the doctors aren’t sure if she’s going to make it through the night her voice
cracked on the last word and Marcus placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder Elijah felt a Pang in his chest
he had been in their shoes before his own mother had passed suddenly and he never got the chance to say goodbye he
wasn’t about to let that happen to someone else look I’ll do whatever I can to get you back on the road as fast as
possible he promised letun get you out of the cold first as Marcus and Lauren nodded in gratitude Elijah grabbed his
Towing chains the night was just beginning and there was a long road ahead but he had made his choice he just
didn’t know yet how much that choice was about to change his life Elijah worked quickly securing the heavy chains to the
undercarriage of the S as the snow thickened around him sticking to his jacket and stinging his Exposed Skin his
fingers despite the thick gloves were already beginning to feel numb from the cold but he powered through
double-checking every latch to make sure the car was stable before stepping back and nodding to Marcus all right it’s
hooked up I’ll tell you to my shop it’s about 10 minutes from here and it’s warm inside your family can wait there while
I figure out what’s wrong Marcus exhaled a breath of relief glancing at Lauren who gave a small nod from inside the SV
man I can’t thank you enough Marcus said clapping a cold hand on Elijah’s
shoulder before rushing back to his car Elijah climbed into his truck turned up
the heat and put the vehicle into gear feeling the slight resistance as the weight of the S pulled behind him as he
drove he kept checking his mirrors making sure the vehicle was still secure and that Marcus and his family were
doing all right the Road was slick the snow coming down faster now reducing visibility to just a few feet ahead the
wipers worked overtime but even they struggled against the freezing mix of ice and sleet he tightened his grip on
the steering wheel the last thing they needed was another accident when they finally reached Carter Auto Repair
Elijah pulled into the lot and carefully backed the S into one of the garage Bays he parked turned off the engine and
hopped out shaking off the cold as he unhooked the chains mark Marcus helped Lauren and the kids out of the SV
guiding them toward the Shop’s small waiting area it wasn’t much just a couple of old but comfortable chairs a
small TV mounted on the wall and a coffee machine that had seen better days but at least it was warm the moment they
stepped inside Lauren let out a shaky breath and pulled the kids closer thank you she said softly her voice still
tight with emotion this means more than you know Elijah gave a reassuring nod I
get it he said simply not elaborating he knew there was nothing he could say that would ease the fear of possibly losing a
parent instead he turned to Marcus I’ll get started on the car if you need
anything just holler Marcus watched as Elijah grabbed his toolbox and got to work rolling up his sleeves despite the
lingering cold in the garage he hesitated for a moment before stepping aside and pulling out his phone he
walked toward the far end of the waiting area speaking in hushed tones into the receiver Elijah didn’t think much of it
he assumed Marcus was calling family letting them know the situation instead he focused on the SV popping the hood
and immediately confirming what he had suspected earlier the electrical system was completely shot something had
shorted out maybe a faulty alternator or a wiring issue deep in the system it wasn’t just a dead battery this was
going to take some real work he let out a long breath rubbing a hand over his
beard as he calculated the fastest way to fix it he wasn’t about to let this family stay
stranded any longer than necessary especially not with two little kids who looked like they were barely holding it
together the girl the older of the two kept clinging to her mother’s side but the little boy had started to fidget
clearly Restless Lauren must have noticed because she dug through her bag and pulled out a set of coloring books
and crayons handing them over to keep the kids occupied Elijah caught a glimpse of the book’s high quality thick
Pages the kind you didn’t just pick up at the Corner Store everything about this family from their clothes to The
Way They Carried themselves suggested money but he pushed the thought aside it
didn’t matter he grabbed his tools and got to work the hum of the overhead
lights buzzing in the quiet garage as he Removed the damaged components and started installing new parts time passed
in a blur the repetitive rhythm of his work keeping him focused occasionally he
glanced up to see Marcus still on the phone his face unreadable or Lauren softly murmuring to the kids her
expression tense he worked faster he knew what it felt like to sit in that kind of uncertainty to be helpless in
the face of something you couldn’t control he remembered the night his own mother had been rushed to the hospital
years ago how he’d sat in a cold waiting room praying for more time how those
prayers had gone unanswered he clenched his jaw and tightened a bolt not this time by the time he was finishing up his
hands were aching stiff from the hours of work he wiped his forehead smearing grease across his skin before stepping
back and rolling his shoulders the SV was running again the engine humming steadily under the hood he let out a
breath of relief and turned to find Marcus standing nearby watching him all
set Elijah said reaching for a rag to wipe his hands she should run just fine
now but I’d still recommend getting her checked again when you get to Atlanta just to be safe Marcus stared at him for
a moment before nodding I don’t even know what to say he admitted you didn’t have to do all this especially on a
holiday elah Shrugged didn’t feel right leaving you out there not with your kids in the car he hesitated before adding I
know what it’s like to not get a chance to say goodbye if I can help make sure you don’t go through that I will
something in Marcus’s expression shifted something deeper but he didn’t press instead he reached for his wallet how
much do I owe you Elijah sighed glancing toward the register where he usually calculated
bills he knew what the parts had cost over $800 easily labor that would have
been another few hundred at least but as he looked at Lauren who was now bundling up the kids her face still drawn with
worry he made a decision just cover the parts he said finally no charge for
labor consider at a Thanksgiving gift Marcus blinked are you serious yes
Elijah nodded shoving his hands into his pockets like I said I just wanted to
help Lauren made a choked sound and before Elijah could react she stepped forward and hugged him it was brief just
a quick grateful squeeze before she pulled back wiping at her eyes you have no idea what this means to us she
whispered Marcus pulled out his wallet and handed Elija enough cash to cover the parts then reached into his coat
pocket and pulled out a business card take this he said pressing it into Elijah’s hand if you ever need anything
call me Elijah barely glanced at it before slipping it into his pocket with a nod safe travels he said as Marcus and
Lauren gathered their kids and headed for the SV the kids waved shyly before climbing inside and then just like that
they were gone disappearing into the snowy night Elijah let out a breath rubbing his hands together for warmth
before locking up the shop he was exhausted his body sore but there was something something deeply satisfying
about knowing he had done the right thing he had no idea that the business card now sitting in his pocket would
soon change everything the next morning Elijah arrived at his shop earlier than
usual the crisp morning air biting at his skin as he unlocked the garage doors
the heater had barely warmed up the space when he Shrugged off his jacket and got to work checking inventory going
through invoices anything to keep himself busy his body ached from the long hours of Labor the night night
before but he didn’t regret a single second of it he hadn’t thought much about Marcus or his family since they
left he had done what needed to be done nothing more still something about their gratitude had stuck with him in a way he
couldn’t quite explain maybe because it had reminded him of his mother of all the time she had put others before
herself of how she had taught him that kindness wasn’t about expecting anything in return it was just about doing what
was right it wasn’t until he reached into his pocket searching for a pen that
his fingers brushed against the small rectangular card Marcus had handed him he pulled it out glancing at it absently
at first but the moment he read the name his breath caught in his throat Marcus Bennett CEO Bennett Motors his eyes
flickered to the company logo the Sleek silver Insignia that had been stamped onto countless Auto Parts he had
installed over the years Bennett Motors wasn’t just some local business it was one of the largest Automotive
manufacturers in the country supplying parts to repair shops dealerships Across the Nation Elijah let out a low whistle
leaning against his workbench as he processed the realization he had spent hours fixing
the car of one of the most powerful men in the industry and he hadn’t even known it a part of him wondered if he should
have charged full price but that thought was fleeting he shook his head chuckling under his breath it wouldn’t have
changed a thing he had done what was right and that was all that mattered the rest of the day passed uneventfully but
as the week went on the wait of his financial trouble settled back onto his shoulders business remained slow the
phone barely ringing and with the end of the month approaching the overdue bills stacked higher he tried to ignore the
stress tried to keep his head down and push through but the reality was impossible to escape the bank had
already sent him a final notice if he didn’t come up with the money soon Carter Auto Repair wouldn’t just be
struggling it would be gone then on a cold December morning everything changed
Elijah was in the middle of changing the oil on an old pickup truck when he heard the sound of tires crunching over gravel
outside he wiped his hands on a rag and glanced toward the entrance expecting another customer in need of a quick fix
instead he saw something that made him freeze in place a black luxury s rolled
into the lot the kind that screamed wealth its Sleek exterior polished to Perfection despite the winter Grime on
the roads right behind it a second vehicle just as expensive looking pulled up and park Elijah straightened brow
furrowing this wasn’t the kind of traffic he usually saw around here the doors of the first s opened and out
stepped Marcus Bennett this time he wasn’t in travel worn clothes and a heavy winter jacket he was wearing a
sharp tailored suit the kind that probably cost more than what Elijah made in a month Elijah tossed the rag onto
the workbench and walked forward wiping his hands on his jeans as Marcus approached morning Elijah greeted trying
to keep his voice neutral didn’t expect to see you again Marcus smiled shaking
his hand firmly good to see you Elijah I hope you don’t mind me stopping by
unannounced Elijah raised an eyebrow glancing at the second vehicle two men
in business attire stepped out both looking like the kind of guys who dealt in numbers and contracts I’d say I’m a
little surprised Elijah admitted everything all right with the car Marcus
chuckled the car is running perfectly thanks to you but that’s not why I’m here he glanced around the garage taking
in the worn equipment The Faded paint on the walls the signs of a business that had seen better days I did some research
on you after that night he continued asked around you’ve got a hell of a reputation Elijah people trust you they
say you do honest work that you don’t cut Corners that you take care of folks even when it cost you Elijah Shrugged
suddenly feeling self-conscious just doing my job Marcus nodded that’s exactly what I’m
looking for he gestured toward the two men standing by the second s I’m expanding Bennett Motors we’re launching
a network of certified service centers across the country places where people can go knowing they’ll get fair pricing
and quality work no dealership upselling no hidden fees just honest service from
people who know their craft and I want this shop to be our first Flagship location Elijah blinked he was certain
he had misheard you want my sh shop Marcus shook his head I want you this
place has something money can’t buy trust your name means something in this community that’s what we need and I
don’t want to take it away from you I want to invest in it Elijah crossed his arms
skeptical and what does that investment look like Marcus smiled full funding for
renovations new equipment additional staff whatever it takes to bring this place up to speed you’d still be the
owner you’d run it the way you see fit the only difference you’d have the full backing of Bennett Motors no more
worrying about bills no more struggling to keep the doors open Elijah stared at
him struggling to process what he was hearing he had spent the past few months
wondering how he was going to save his shop and now here was a man offering him everything he needed on a silver platter
it felt unreal too good to be true what’s the catch he asked finally
chuckled no catch just one condition he met Elijah’s gaze serious now you keep
doing what you’ve always done keep treating people right keep running this place with the same Integrity you showed
my family that night that’s what matters to me Elijah exhaled slowly his mind
racing he thought about his father about all the years of hard work that had gone into building this place he thought
about the stress of the past few months the sleepless night spent one wondering if he was going to lose everything and
then he thought about what this could mean not just for him but for his community more jobs more opportunities
more people getting the help they needed without having to worry about being taken advantage of he looked back at
Marcus his jaw tightening before he finally spoke all right he said extending his hand letun do it Marcus’s
smile widened as he shook Elijah’s hand firmly you won’t regret this as the businessman stepped forward
with paperwork Elijah took one last look around the shop the same shop that in
just a few months would be transformed into something bigger than he had ever imagined he had spent years wondering if
his hard work and honesty would ever pay off now standing in the middle of his garage shaking hands with one of the
most influential men in the industry he had his answer and it had all started
with a single act of kindness the weeks that followed were a whirlwind Eli barely had time to process
what had happened before the transformation of Carter Auto Repair was already in motion Marcus Bennett wasn’t
the kind of man to waste time the moment Elijah signed the contract things moved fast the very next morning a team of
contractors arrived at the shop taking measurements discussing layouts making plans for renovations that Elijah had
only dreamed about but never thought possible new lifts state-of-the-art diagnostic machines a complete overhaul
of the waiting area things that had once seen seemed like luxuries for a struggling mechanic were now being installed without him having to worry
about a single dime at first it was overwhelming Elijah had spent so long
scraping by that the idea of not having to fight for every dollar of not having to check the bank account before
ordering parts felt foreign he had built his shop with his own two hands every
tool every piece of equipment purchased one at a time over years of hard work
now he was watching Cruz tear out old machinery and bring in Sleek brand new tools that most independent mechanics
would never even get to touch there were moments when he felt a flicker of Doubt when he wondered if he was losing
something in the process but every time that thought crept in he reminded himself that the heart of the shop
wasn’t changing it was still his Marcus had kept his word Elijah remained the
owner the one calling the shots the only difference now was that he had the resources to do what he had always
wanted to serve his Community without the constant fear of losing everything he hired back the mechanic he had been
forced to let go months ago then brought on two more for the first time in a long time he wasn’t just surviving he was
growing the grand reopening was scheduled for early spring and as word spread through Birmingham excitement
built people who had been customers for years stopped by just to see the progress to congratulate Elijah on what
they called a well-earned blessing but Elijah didn’t see it as luck or even as a reward ward he saw it as proof that
doing the right thing even when no one was watching could lead to something bigger than he had ever
imagined one evening as the final touches were being put in place Elijah
was in his office looking over paperwork when the bell at the front door jingled he glanced up expecting one of his
employees but instead he found Lauren Bennett standing there her children at her side the last time he had seen her
she had been exhausted and worried barely holding it together now she looked different relaxed at peace she
smiled warmly I hope we’re not interrupting Elijah stood waving her in
not at all he said setting his papers aside come on in the kids ran forward
and to his surprise the little boy reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a folded piece of paper holding it
out to Elijah like a prized possession I made this for you he said shilly Elijah
took the paper unfolded it carefully it was a crayon drawing of a car big and
boxy with a stick figure version of himself standing beside it smiling above
it in uneven handwriting were the words Mr Elijah the best fixer Elijah chuckled
a warmth spreading through his chest as he looked down at the drawing this is amazing he said crouching slightly to
meet the boy’s gaze you got my beard just right Lauren laughed HEK been
talking about you ever since that night both of them have she paused her expression turning more serious I just
wanted to come by and thank you again properly this time we made it to Atlanta that night my mother she held on just
long enough for us to see her she passed the next morning but she got to say goodbye to her grandkids and that was
because of you Elijah nodded swallowing against the lump in his throat I’m glad you made it he said
quietly I really am Lauren exhaled glancing around the shop Marcus told
what he’s doing here he told me it started because of that night she met Elijah’s gaze you didn’t just fix a car
Elijah you changed everything for us Elijah shook his head I just did what
anyone would have done Lauren smiled knowingly no you did what the right kind
of person would do Elijah didn’t have an answer for that so he simply nodded
looking back at the drawing in his hands it was simple just crayons on paper but
it meant more to him than anything money could buy after they left he pinned it to the wall in his office right next to
a framed photo of his mother because at the end of the day that drawing was a reminder a reminder of why he did what
he did as the grand reopening approached the shop underwent a final
transformation a new sign was installed above the front entrance sleek and modern yet still familiar it read
Carter’s autoare a Bennett Motors partner the night before the grand opening Marcus
invited Elijah to an industry event in Atlanta introducing him to some of the biggest names in the business Elijah
Carter the man who showed me what true service looks like Marcus would say each
time shaking his hand like an equal but no matter how big the shop got no matter
how many connections he made Elijah stayed the same he still got his hands dirty still worked under the hood when
his mechanics needed backup still greeted every customer like they were an old friend the only difference now was
that he didn’t have to worry about losing it all and every Thanksgiving after that Carter’s Autocare stayed open
not for business but for emergencies anyone stranded anyone who needed help found the doors open just like they had
been for Marcus and his family that night 3 years later Elijah stood outside
his shop as a new customer pulled in a father with his two kids in the back seat looking desperate their car barely
making it into the lot Elijah smiled wiping his hands on a rag as he stepped forward let’s see what we’re working
with he said already rolling up his sleeves the years that followed were nothing short of extraordinary what had
once been a struggling auto repair shop on the brink of shutting down had transformed into a thriving business a
Cornerstone of the community and a model for ethical service across the industry but despite all the growth all the
changes Elijah Carter remained exactly who he had always been a man who believed in doing right by people in
fixing more than just cars in making sure that anyone who walked into his shop left with more than just a working
vehicle Carter’s Autocare became the flagship service center for Bennett Motors the first of many but no matter
how much corporate backing he had Elijah refused to let it lose the personal touch that had always made it special
customers still called him by name and he still knew their stories the single mother who struggled to afford repairs
the elderly man who had been bringing his pickup to the shop since the day Elijah’s father ran it the young
mechanics who came through his doors looking for work and left with skills they could build a future on and it
wasn’t just about the cars he had created a foundation that trained underprivileged youth in Auto Repair
giving them a chance to build careers to learn a trade that could help them stand on their own Marcus had matched every
dollar Elijah put into it turning what had started as a small local initiative into a Statewide program that changed
hundreds of lives every Thanksgiving the shop remained open not for business but
for emergencies it had become a tradition an unspoken promise to anyone in need if you were stranded if you had
nowhere else to turn if the road had left you behind Carter’s Auto Care would be there for you the employees
volunteered their time knowing they were a part of something bigger Elijah always made sure that every stranded traveler
who came in that day left not only with their car fixed but with a warm meal a cup of coffee and the assurance that
kindness still existed in the world it was during one of those Thanksgiving shifts 3 years after that fateful snowy
night that Elijah found himself working on another car late into the evening a father and his two kids had pulled in
just as the sun was setting their car barely making it into the lot the man had looked desperate his shoulders heavy
with worry and his little girl had clung to his coat the same way Marcus’s daughter had done all those years ago
Elijah had recognized the look in his eyes it was the look of someone who had run out of options now as Elijah stood under the
bright lights of his garage wiping his hands on an Old Rag he looked up at the father who had been anxiously pacing all
right Elijah said nodding toward the car shek good to go it was just a clogged
fuel pump shouldn’t give you any more trouble but if it does bring it back and will take care of it the man let out a
breath of relief running a hand over his face before shaking Elijah’s hand I don’t even know how to thank you he said
we were on our way to see my mother she’s in the hospital and I was afraid we wouldn’t make it in time Elijah
smiled knowingly glancing toward the man’s kids who were sitting in earing area flipping through a set of coloring
books he kept there just for moments like these no charge he said simply just get to where you need to be the Man’s
eyes widened what no I can’t let you do that you just spent hours working on on
this Elijah held up a hand shaking his head consider it a Thanksgiving gift he
said the words coming naturally the man stared at him for a long moment as if trying to figure out if this was real if
there were any strings attached when he realized there weren’t his shoulders slumped the tension leaving his body
thank you he said his voice thick with emotion I’ll never forget this Elijah
just nodded safe travels as the man walked away to gather his kids something tugged at Elijah’s
memory the familiarity of it all the desperation the Gratitude the weight of
needing to be somewhere but not knowing if you’d make it he reached into his pocket and pulled out his old wallet
flipping it open to where he kept a small but well-worn business card its edges curled from time Marcus Bennett
CEO Bennett Motors he smiled to himself shaking his head at how life had come
full circle it was funny how the smallest choices the moments that seemed insignificant at the time could shape
everything that came after he turned to head back inside but before he could he felt a presence beside him Marcus had
arrived at some point during the night standing near the entrance of the shop watching the scene unfold he wasn’t in a
suit this time just a simple jacket his hands in his pockets a knowing smile on his face you didn’t even hesitate Marcus
said Elijah chuckled didn’t even think about it Marcus nodded looking around at
the bustling shop at the mechanics working in the bays at the customers who still lingered sipping coffee and
chatting like they were all part of something bigger than just a business you ever think about what would have happened if you hadn’t answered that
phone call 3 years ago Elijah exhaled glancing out at the darkened Street
beyond the memories of that night playing in his mind yeah he said I think about it all the time Marcus studied him
for a moment before smirking and Elijah turned turned back to him the warmth of the shop of
everything he had built surrounding him I wouldn’t change a damn thing they
stood there for a moment side by side before Marcus clapped a hand on Elijah’s shoulder come on he said letun go inside
I hear you make one hell of a Thanksgiving dinner Elijah laughed shaking his head as they walked back
into the garage where life hummed around them where cars were fixed where people were taken care of where a single act of
kindness had turned into something far greater G than either of them could have ever imagined join us to share
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