The Tale's Willow

Taste of Heaven 3

"Tim's back! He looks...flustered." Austin noted.

"Hey big bro. What happened?" Rob asked.

"What was your present?" Chance inquired.

"I'll show you! Let's go." Tim beamed, still walking on cloud nine despite what he thought was implied in his boss' office.

He took the handles to Adam's wheelchair and began pushing him towards the hallway that led to the employee parking lot. The group were confused as to why they didn't leave out the front. Eli had thankfully put the tailgate back up he noted. Tim took the keys and unlocked the truck.

"Did you steal someone's truck?" Austin's eyes widened as he looked at the beautiful blue truck.

"No. (Tim laughed) This, guys, was my Christmas present! It's completely paid for and already in my name!" Tim stated making the other four gasp.

"What?" Chance said.

"Say that again!" Rob's eyes widened.

"Are you fucking serious!?" Adam blurted out.

"Seriously?!" Austin began switching his weight from foot to foot.

Tim laughed at his brothers, "Yes, I'm serious. It's completely paid off and already in my name. This is my Christmas present from this company, y'all. No longer do we have to work everywhere!"

"This is awesome!" Austin exclaimed.

"Let's get Adam in the truck." Tim smiled as he wheeled the blond to the passenger side of the truck, "Put your arms around my neck and I'll lift you up."

Adam did as Tim asked. The brunette lifted Adam out of his chair, Chance quickly pulled it back so they could fold it up and put it in the bed of the truck, and quickly moved him to the passenger seat.

"Thanks, Tim." Adam looked away.

He knew he was a burden and hated himself for it.

"Let's go home, y'all!" Tim smiled as he got Adam completely settled in the truck.

The other three climbed into the back seat while Tim rushed around to the driver's seat. He had to adjust the seat and the mirrors but he loved it. The truck was awesome and he was incredibly thankful he wouldn't have to walk to and from work anymore! Tonight had been an amazing evening and he could see how much more relaxed and happy his brothers were. He hoped his Christmas bonus would be in soon so that he might be able to provide a good Christmas for his brothers this year.

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Tim still left about an hour earlier than he needed to for work the next day just so he could gauge how long the drive would be in the mornings. He was excited to park in the employee lot. When he came in to work, Eli noticed extra pep in Tim's step. 'Geoff really made his year!' he thought to himself as Tim changed for work. As happy and helpful as Tim usually was, he seemed even more so today. Humming as he worked, going out of his way to help others, smile not leaving his face.

When it was time for his lunch break, Eli told him the boss wanted to see him. Tim had forgotten about their "lunch date" with the excitement of his truck. He walked up to Mr. Castellucci's office and knocked on the door. He heard a deep voice shout to come in. It still surprised him how deep his boss' voice was when he wanted it to be. Tim cautiously opened the door and walked in.

Geoff smiled at him as he looked around. Catering had been brought up already and was sitting on a small coffee table by the couch on the right side of the office. It seemed...intimate...to Tim. 'What's going on here?' Tim thought as Geoff walked around his desk to greet him. His boss asked him to have a seat then what he wanted to drink. Having two glasses of sweet tea, he moved to sit next to Tim on the couch.