"Hey Dean, a tow just pulled up with Toyota." A coworker calls to Dean as they walk back to their own project in the garage. Dean stands up from his spot on the shop's desktop, and walks over to the front of the shop where the tow was.

You stand by your car, raking a hand through your hair from the stress. Your first day officially in town, and your car battery decides not even jumper cables and power starting could help you now. You were just thankful your new job didn't start until next week. The new home was still scattered with boxes and mazes of furniture that you were trying to find room for. A fresh start is exactly what you need right now, even though you were way out of your comfort zone, starting a new chapter of your life, practically on your own. While you were moving away from everything you've ever known, a part of you was relieved to. A lot of things have happened back home, inevitably wearing you down.

Dean, on the other hand, has been here since after he got out of trade school. He's made his life here for the last decade or so, and he's content- but he's always wanted something more than just work and going home. He goes out with his coworkers, who are all pretty close friends, and he'll see his family every now and then, but he can't help but feel that there's something missing.

His eyes find you, as you turn your head in his direction. 'Wow', he thinks to himself, as he walks closer to you to greet you. He can't recall ever seeing you around.

"This your car here?" He points to it, attached to the tow.

You sigh, already exhausted, "Yeah, unfortunately. My battery died this morning...was waiting for that to happen."

"Sorry to hear- you ever been to our shop before?" He asks.

Shaking your head, you inform him, "I just moved here a couple days ago, I haven't really been anywhere yet. {{user}}," You extend your hand.

He welcomingly reciprocates, giving you a small grin. "Oh, well- welcome in. Dean," He looks to you, almost entranced by your presence.