Thread: Apartment Hunting (Attn: ST, JTM, Any)

JTM motions them in telling them to put 2 boxes over by the power and water hookups for a washer and dryer.

“Hope you can get that working up and right. I aint even touched em since I first got this place.”

They nod back at him assuring him they have it under control. They go back to the truck hauling out a new garage door opener complete with remotes thinking the best place to install it up looking at the poor roof construction.

“Is my roof there gonna be a problem? You guys are the experts so I trust you getting it done right. If not I can get ya what ya need.”

He then points them towards the kitchen when they haul out a dishwasher hoping they have enough space to install his new dishwasher in.

“Now if you need to put it by the fridge. I’m cool with that. I think the hookup thingys you need are under the sink. You might want to hold your breath or get a gas mask in there. Either from recently used cleaning supplies or some musty shit creeping out of there. Fucking nasty stench too. Worse than the bathroom. Glad you guys don’t have to put anything in there….this time”. (chuckling)

He looks over at the other two Broadview guys.

“How’s it going over there you two.”

They quickly get done with the first pad by the door startled by JTM talking to them again. Another NFM guy dollies in a vacuum as the two guys start to walk to the garage area.

“Godammit you two lazy Broadview asses!!! Clear the way so the Nebraska Furniture Mart (typing NFM now) guy can get in here. Damn. Can you two ever get anything right? Sorry about that NFM guy. Place that vacuum and those rugs next to the closet door. I can take care of that one k.”

He unloads his dollie, vacuum along with some floor rugs placing them up against the closet door too. He goes over to the dishwasher starting to hook it up.

“Now see that MD. That’s how you get shit done right in the city. You never know when you are gonna need new shit I this town. It’s get stolen all the time unless you watch and protect it big time. Just a pain in the ass to find night owls like these guys. Well they have to be hitting the last stop on a long day too, so I don’t knock em much if they get it over and done with. Plus it helps to let them know they will get a big tip if they do the job late night. Aint that right guys.”

They smile nodding at JTM getting back to work at a very professional pace completely noticing they steer clear of MD all the while.

“See what I mean” (chuckling taking a sip of his beer) “It also helps when you are a preferred VIP customer. Now the ones that are lazy they get no tip and get encouraged to want to leave my place and FAST. See the major difference. Nobody fucks up my place while I’m here or even away. I get sick of the surprises when I get up you know. I never know what to expect here. You’ll get the same thing if everyone knows where your new place is. So if you don’t want lots of craziness or visitors bugging you all the time, then keep it on the down low where you live, MD. You don’t do that. You might NOT live to regret it…got it.”

He takes another sip.

“Guard your place like your life depends on it…and in this city security and where you live at DOES matter. You’ve witnessed that lately with your Eclipse. (chuckling) Not many can live in the Pit comfortably like I can. Anarch ties and respect and my rep around here you know. So if you are worried about that, meet people elsewhere. I have everything I need right here so they COME to me if they want something and they fucking know that upfront. My place is great to kick back and relax in to, don’t ya think so MD?”

He takes another sip watching the beer get empty on him.

“Who knows when I kick the bucket like that’ll ever happen anytime soon (chuckling) so I hadn’t really much thought into that. But Barbie tells me to have something set for others to get my perks. Something to remind them of good ol JTM. It’s in the works and the city should love my FINAL GIFTS to them. Probably make them go ER??? I bet. (chuckling) Serves em right too. I already have enough memories of fallen friends so it doesn’t get any easier to move on from it. Sometimes it just stays and lingers till you hit your breaking point, but you gotta do your best to fight that back too and keep rolling on.”

The NFM guys hurriedly get the dishwasher up and working. JTM smiles. They go to the garage to work out there with the Broadview guys. He scoots close to MD whispering to her.

See they don’t suspect a damn thing. Money talks you know. (chucking)

He scoots back setting his empty beer looking over the places in the paper.

“So what order you want to do this place thing MD? I hope you pick the best one when you see it regardless if you haven’t inspected the others. My time is getting limited again. Dammit, Barbie I’m not rushing her now so hush. You were doing so good tonight till now. Don’t ruin it and we’ll go out shopping, deal. That’s what I thought you’d say. Now stop that jumping up and down clapping shit (she aint moving) and get ready for shopping later k. Get the rest of the family ready too.’

He shakes his head.

“Women I swear. Oh um. My bad no offense meant to be directed to you MD.”

The guys continue working on getting things all lined up.

She watches in surprise as the dish washer and other items are unloaded from the truck. She laughs when he mentions how to get shit done in the city. Watching the frenzied workers the whole time, shaking her head. "I don't plan on letting very many people know where I live, honestly. It's really none of their business and I don't like unexpected company. I figure we can just hit them in the order they are easiest to get to, kinda like we go to the closest one from here first, then the one closest to that, etc. I will pick the one I like best, if I walk in and LOVE the place, then I don't need to see the others. I'll pick what makes ME happy for a change, I value your opinion, but in the end I am the one that has to live there." She chuckles and shakes her head when he promises Barbie a shopping trip. "I'll definitely have to look into some security measures once I get the place picked out and its mine. Don't want anyone creeping up on me unannounced." She watches the men work, hoping the finish quickly, she is ready to go.

JTM nods to her glad that she got what he was saying.

“Hopefully I can stop by from time to time you know…that cool? Pit stop and what not. You need me to bring anything to your door to? Housewarming gift? Common courtesy you know. Nothing too ridiculous k.”

He looks over the places writing which ones are closest from the Pit to the farthest. The noise in his garage is dwindling down as the workers finally come into the living room. He looks up at em.

“Everything works right and properly?”

The NFM men nod confirmedly. The Broadview guys still shaking nod slowly panicked. JTM reaches in his trench coat pulling out 5 $100 bills handing each one them one. He takes all the paperwork they have for everything, anything important he might need for all this new equipment.

“Well, looks like you guys are done. So enjoy the rest of your night. Broadview guys, follow the NFM van out. They know the safest route out of here. No more screaming and dodging bullets k. (chuckling) They knew my place by heart. I’ll make sure to fill out the “how good of a job you guys did “ cards and mail em back. Now if that’s all….go ahead clean up your stuff here, pack it all up and head on out. Thanks again. That is all.”

They turn around grabbing their gear, getting into their vehicles anxious to relax and celebrate elsewhere the finally leave. He looks at MD.

“So shall we set this up here with appointments to look em over or just go scope em out now? I know we have to look over number 5 regardless. Tell you what. I’ll drive and lead you around that cool? Bitch seat aint all that bad. Hold on tight. I can point out where to go. Be your JTM GPS for College Hill to find all these places. What do you say to that?”

He grabs the paper and pen looking over at Barbie.

“No. I’m not sleeping with her so stop that shit. Keep thinking of other things the Barbie family might want and keep em safe while i'm gone...got it.”

He gets up from the coffee table grabbing his cell and his case and of course two more beers from the fridge.

“Ready to roll when you are. WE can move the van in after this is done.”

He goes to the alarm reading the code punching it to hear the voice say "Alarm activated". He smiles walking to the garage turning his bike around with his bare hands to face the street. He then clicks the garage door opener watching it grind up perfectly. He hops on his bike starting it up waiting for her.

“Let’s roll MD.”

She smiles. "Of course, you and the Crew can stop in whenever you want. That's no problem at all. As for a house warming gift, whatever YOU think would be appropriate will be fine." She smiles again and chuckles when he talks to the workers. "I'd actually like to scope them out first, see how much activity there is around each place. Number five has me intrigued yet leery at the same time, that whole no call back number, but it seems like it might be worth checking out. I am ready whenever you are." She smiles and turns to head for the garage while he is arguing with Barbie about whether or not they are sleeping together. She waits for him to set the alarm, nods when the gadget speaks. She hops on the back of his bike and holds on, knowing he drives like a mad man, but has a grin on her face, excited to be house hunting. "Lets go."