Chapter 2: Working Too Hard
"So what do you think?" Craig asked Joey after he finished reading Jimmy's uncle's letter.
"I don't know that's two weeks I'm going to need you at the dealership." Joey replied. "It's almost the end of summer and this is our busiest time of the year, it's near Labor day."
"I know but, I'm not that great at selling cars I only made a couple of sells this Summer."
"Yeah but those couple of sells you sold were at double the original prices. Face it Craig the women love you, you could sell a used paper bag to them for a hundred bucks. Do you really want me to lose my top salesman during this crucial time?"
"What if I sold one or two cars for triple the price then could you think about it?"
"If you sold two cars for triple the price I'll loan you a car plus double the commission with time off for your vacation."
"Are you for real!"
"Yeah, but there's no way you could do that, no one has ever done that and most of my employees have been car salesmen for a long time."
"Yeah but they weren't me and they didn't have the motivation I have."
"A trip to the Hampamings is nice but I don't see what the big deal is. My friend from University went there ten years ago and said it was a horrible murky beach with cool summer nights and high outstanding prices even for a loaf of bread, you'll be better off going to Wasaga at least it's only an hour away."
"First Joey it's the Hampton's and second a lot has changed since then, stars go there for vacations all the time, I could be rubbing elbows and maybe even rocking out with Kid Eldrick meeting Paris Hi..."
"Paris is a city located in France not outside the outskirts of New York."
"Never mind Joey, just promise you won't go back on your word."
Joey put up his hand up."Scouts Honor."
"Sure you don't want to go?" Spike asked while checking to make sure she had everything packed in her suitcase. "Snake's parents love you and it won't be the same without you there."
"No thanks, mom." Emma answered. " I mean I would love to go but I need to go to the last of my counseling sessions tomorrow with Ms Suave."
"Well we can wait it's only a day or two."
"No, mom Snake's mom and dad are expecting you guys, they rarely see Jack since they moved to Florida, they need to spend as much time as they can with they're grandson."
"Well what if Snake took Jack with him and I stayed with you we could leave after the sessions."
"Mom, I'll be fine, don't worry I really need a couple of days alone just to clear my mind before school starts you do trust me don't you?"
"Of course, I do it's just that you'll be so lonely here in this house."
"Manny's mom already said that I'm more then welcome to spend a couple of days at her house if I get lonely and Manny even said she'll spend the night the first day you guys leave, I'll be fine."
"OK, but if you change your mind don't be afraid to ask Snake he won't mind if I don't leave for a couple of days and it will give us some time to bond."
"Mom we bonded all summer believe me you need this vacation just as much as Snake does, I'll be fine, promise."
"Good night Mrs. Welby." Spinner yelled before closing the door at The Dot.
"Hey you still mad at me?" Jay asked while washing off one of the tables at a booth.
"Having a guy sleeping in your garage was bad even if he is.."
"Guys," The Dot Manager interrupted. "I just want to thank you guys for making this summer such a successful one. Our customer turn out has been outstanding and our profit from it has been better then ever has been in years thanks to you guys idea for catering for the Kevin Smith movie. You deserve a reward." The Dot Manager handed Jay and Spinner a letter.
"Thanks." Spinner replied while opening his letter in it was his weekly check and a big fat bonus. "Wow this is too much."
"You earned it." The Dot Manager congratulated. "I know you guys have been working overtime all summer, and I just won't to say as of today till the beginning of the school year,you guys are officially on vacation.
"What!" Jay and Spinner exclaimed.
"As much as I would love a vacation I can't take time off." Spinner replied. "There won't be anything for me to do it's not like I have any fr.."
"Nonesense, you guys might be my employees but you're also teenagers." The Dot Manager responded. "You should enjoy your summer freedom there won't be many of those left. I'm sure you can find some mischief to get into with your time off. The big bonus I gave you is enough to tie you guys over until then." The Dot Manager opened up the door. "You guys don't have to close up today, I'll do it, go home guys."
"But, bu..." Spinner stuttered.
"No buts" The Dot Manager shoved Jay and Spinner outside. " Enjoy your vacation." The Dot Manager waved at the two before closing the door.
"Great now what am I going to do?" Spinner asked. "My job was the last distraction I had since summer school is officially over with."
"We can go to my house and pick up Sean." Jay said while holding a bag of food. "I know he's starving since he hasn't left my place all day." Jay walked to his car before stopping. "Well Spin, are you coming or not?"
"I don't know how you talk me into these things." Spinner replied while getting into Jay's car. " You never told me why Sean is at your house or should I say garage.
"He's been here all summer he had a fight with his mom and old man and decided to come back, he tried to tie up some lose ends with his landlord about returning for next year but they already rented his place out since Ellie moved. Unfortunately, Ellie never told him that she was moving out but he hasn't spoken to her that much since they broke up last year. He had a couple of cash stashed away and was living in a run down motel but his funds ran out so the only one he could get to help him was yours truly. He's been living in my garage ever since while he searches for an apartment and a job to pay for rent."
Spinner looked at him. "Sean's been here all this time and you guys never once got into it? I can't believe he's even talking to you."
"Why wouldn't he be, we're friends."
"Uh, maybe because of what happened last year. Jimmy hasn't talked to me in months since he found out, I'm just surprised Sean would be so forgiving."
"Ummm, yeah" Jay said before putting his key into his ignition.
"Sean knows about what we did, right?"
"No." Jay started his car." No one has told him yet and no one's going to."
"I want to buy from that nice young man over there." An elderly lady pointed her finger at Craig.
"Oh, well I can help you with your sale ma'am,we're all the same you know." Joey responded.
"No, only from him or no deal!" The elderly lady exclaimed. "My granddaughter told me about that nice young man and I want to buy a car from him."
"Craig!" Joey motioned for him to come over.
"Yes." Craig answered.
"This lady wants to buy a car from you."
"Really, how can I help such a beautiful young lady like yourself."
"Oh, my granddaughter was right you are a charmer." The elderly lady blushed and pinched Craig's cheek. "And so cute, if my granddaughter wasn't getting married I would definitely want you for a grandson." Craig and the elderly lady walked off to look at cars.
"I can't believe it." Joey whispered to himself while shaking his head. "This has to be some kind of car dealership salesman record two sales in one day and maybe even another one. It looks like the charmer has made good on our bet."