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Chapter 13 - Dominic

Season one episode two.

"hey Dominic I'm looking for an older car either a Chevelle or a Mustang or something". said Tom

he stood up against the black counter Dominic a bald white kid 17 years old and skinny wearing a blue work shirt labeled Dominic nodded.

"come into my office". he said they walked past a blue Mustang with flames on the side a 2007.

The hood was up and roof was off black leather interior the car was 3 feet lifted up in this garage

Dominic stopped at the front of it

hey Levi how's it going. said Dominic, looking down as a boy on a skateboard slid out from under the radiators shot said Levi. " I was fixing a hose just now".

he had a pale face freckles around his nose and He was a bit bigger he had to be 13 or 14. Sweat around his chest and a grey dego. He nodded at Tom and went back under the car.

"check the oil as well". said Dominic.

Dominic looked at the front of the car. her accelerator-is broke as well needs to be tuned, I noticed when we pulled it from the bridge".

you got it dom". Said Levi. Should be another hr or so".

"Glad to hear it carry-on". he turn back toward the door. The garage doors went up as another car pulled in behind that one. He wiped his face and walked over. Sweat dropped from him.

"bridge accident" ? Asked Tom. they walked inside and across the sales floor three new Jeeps sat in a row and a silver G6 GT.

Yea some kids raced along Highway 14.

A biker crashed in front of them as well the bike is sitting in our other office. said Dominic some gangster thug

they reached the office Dominic fumbled with his keys and opened the door.

You know I'm having second thoughts about buying I'm looking at one of these other cars, he smiled and raised his eyebrows.you got a nice G6 GT right there". said Tom.

"Yeah she's a nice car, isn't she. I believe she's going for about 12 to 15 grand if you're interested. We even got a nice rental rate of 150 a month for her I believe. Some older gentleman came in, a bigger man blue eyes black hair, bold man, he knew how to talk, has a family in town, Said he wanted to lease her , Said his was in the shop permanently.

Nah man I'm cool. Sounds like u got a nice buyer. More of an older car guy. Said Tom.

"Hey Dominic showing the rookie around". Came a voice behind them James entered the shop

He had combed his long hair back into a tail. he came in the door of the building as the door closed, Tom felt a breeze add to the AC.

"Man you gotta love the summer air". Continued,James he looked over at tom.

"No James, Mr. Barker is here for a car". Said, Dominic "please come in tom". He notioned toward the door and Tom entered. Dominic came behind him and walked around the desk.

Oh Tommy getting a car. he smiled as Dominic motioned for Tom to close the door.

Tom looked back and got up and nodded closing the door he turned to Dominic and he retook his seat. Tom set on opposite of the black desk he watched Dominic open the laptop and faced it so tom could see it. The room was brightly lit from the summer sun outside the big glass window behind them. Nice new cars were in the parking lot and a umhoefers construction zone was across the street as cars went by.

So here's what I found said Dominic. You wanted certain older vehicles. I have located this one he showed tom a 88 Chevelle. Green and brand new looking. He smiled and shook his head.

Nice car but I just don't feel it uk what I mean. Said Tom. He looked at the tag on it and it was out of his range at eight thousand in Minnesota.

So I see you met James said Dominic as Tom watched over the car that came up next. A Gt 500.

"yeah seems like a nice guy said Tom. he watched back out the door as James was sitting across the room he had a rubber band between his fingers he put something on the middle and aiming it at the glass on the door fired it. it flew across the room where he was on a row of chairs and a black carpet. It hit and stuck to the door.

"That asshole". said, Dominic he looked over Tom and Tom just rolled his eyes. He saw on the glass it was a duct tape ball somehow extra sticky. He watched him start to make another.

Anyway tom I got a nice car u might b interested in. He smiled as tom

Turned back around and looked at the screen.

Thump tap. Another couple hit the glass. And Dominic accidentally closed out of the page. "Aw mother fucker. Sorry Tom hang on". Tom smiled.

It's cool sorry too take your time. He heard another thump thump tap tap as five or more hit the glass and stuck.

Tom ignored it as Dominic got the page back up.

Yeah so this one I could have. There was another thump and Dominic took a breath.

Hang on said Tom.

He got up and opened the door one flew across the room and hit Dominic in the face as the door opened

"ha ha sorry bro." James smiled apologetically.

"you want to help me decide". asked Tom he nodded and walked over his band and tape he left on the table.

Yea man you need an expert on this bro he looked smug as he walked past tom and kneeled next to Dominic. He looked at Dominic.

You mind he asked. He directed toward the screen.

Oh not at all. Said Dominic sarcastically.

"Cool." said James he looked through and found a car. "How about this one"?

"Nah man not my style dude". It was a civic. Not even slightly nice.

"Ok hang on."said James. Dominic looked over at tom who shook his head watching James.

Can I"? Asked Dominic.

"No hang on". James said. He pulled up one last car. Tom smiled "that's it"he said. It was 1200 dollars. A GTO silver.

If you don't like the car it's ok". Said James."I was just kidding around". He stood up.

Tom nodded and said, "that's the one I want".

"Do you want me to get some of my boys to pull papers on it then"?Dominic looked at tom. He nodded.

"Yea I'll pay in full." Thanks James". He smiled and shook his hand. Dominic smiled.

James nodded and left out the door. Dominic smiled at Tom and pointed to the computer. Good choice, I didn't take you as an older car guy. How's ur brother doing"?

"Han's good he's busy working a lot". Said Tom. Kind of blows a bit.

Is he now"? Mm he took a sip of his coffee and looked at the clock. I have to get back to work so I'll call u when it comes and we will go from there". How did you get the cash for her anyway though"?

I recently got employed as a delivery man. Lied Tom. I deliver things to people and get paid a lot.

Nice. Well if your company's ever in need of a vehicle you bring them here I'll give them a discount. Said Dominic he put his hand out and Tom shook it.

This is gonna be great he thought. Finally I will b driving around in some style. No more noise upon start ups, no more trouble. He felt the fresh air as he came out to the car. He got in and started it up hearing a whole lot of whining and noise from the engine then it started with a bang. The old sedan has to go he thought. He smiled as he put it into reverse hearing a banging noise then a pop.