Twisted Saga ReGenesis (Book 3 of 3)

Chapter 20- Renewed Drive

After a couple of days of R&R, the boys rest up with Alex making his presence known. Much like how Josh envisioned his version of Alex in his comatose dream, he is a corny joke kind of guy. Only unlike his dream, he and Alex become great friends fast.

"So, man, ya girl got a girl she could introduce me to?" Alex asks one afternoon while the four of them grill out in the backyard.

"Well, you know she might, and I'll ask, but when I head up there tomorrow morning. I need to make it a solo trip, but I will ask, I promise." Josh responds, sitting between Alex and Justin.

James works the grill to find a new passion for cooking. Unlike before with technology, he's replaced it with food and mixology, creating mixed drinks for his mother and friends when they have their get-together the previous night.

"Hey, steaks are sizzling, boys! How do ya want them?" He calls out behind the smoke from the grill.

"Medium..." Justin replies swiftly.

"Same!" Alexander calls out, cupping his hands over his lips.

"Medium-Well!" Josh yells, giving James a thumbs up.

James returns his full attention to the steaks and array of mixed vegetables wrapped in tin foil with the orders called out.

Time goes by kidding around with each other and talk about new plans when the phone rings. It's a surprise for Josh and Justin when Alexander tells them it's Tygan Automotive on the caller ID.

"Hello?" Justin answers after taking the phone from Alex.

"Justin, my boy, it's good to hear your voice. Feeling better, I hope." Mr. Tygan greets him.

Unsure of what to do or say, Justin simply goes along with the conversation in a casual manner.

"Yes, we're both doing better. What's up, sir?"

Not one to beat around the bush, Mr. Tygan gets down to business quickly.

"Good to hear. Listen, I've been going back and forth with your supervisor. If you both still want your jobs back, you can have them. You're needed on Monday at eight o'clock at the downtown dealership. I got the settlement for the main location from the insurance company; so, it'll take some time to rebuild. I like the work you boys do for us, but if you aren't interested in coming back, we're going to have to replace you." Mr. Tygan explains, keeping his tone professional but friendly.

Justin's nearly forgotten about their jobs, and he places his hand over the speaker to address the issue with Josh.

"Hey, Mr. Tygan, wants to know if we still want our jobs. What do you want me to tell him for you?" Justin whispers over to Josh, who is stunned that they still have a job.

"Yeah, I mean, we're good for a while, but we can still at least work the summer vacation." He tells Justin to answer Mr. Tygan.

Justin removes his hand and begins to explain things to Mr. Tygan.

"Yeah, we need our jobs, sir, and thank you. We will be there Monday morning!"

Delighted to have his two best detailers return to work soon, Mr. Tygan's voice changes to one of excitement combined with gratefulness.

"Can't wait, boys. Everyone has noticed the difference between when you're here and when you're not. Oh yeah, one more thing Simon quit the other day, so bring your friend you asked about to work. He just needs to fill out the application, and he's hired."

That's something Justin isn't expecting at all, but out of instinct, he thanks his boss and wraps up the call.

"I'll let him know; thank you, sir! See you soon and have a good day." Justin ends the call and drops the phone on the wooden table.