CC Activity number: #73
Participants: (Community Members)
Duration: 20+min
Screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/MPbgEIy
Brief story:
It was another easygoing afternoon at the garage. I was leaning against my workbench, sipping coffee, enjoying the quiet hum of the highway. Business had its ups and downs, but moments like this—just me, the smell of motor oil, and a fresh cup of coffee—made it all worth it.
Then, a deep, aggressive engine note broke the calm. I looked up just in time to see a police muscle car—a Dodge, built for high-speed pursuits—pull into the garage. Even from a distance, I could see the damage. The front bumper had taken a hit, the body had fresh scratches, and the engine had that strained sound like it had been pushed past its limits.
A cop stepped out, adjusting his belt, his expression somewhere between serious and relieved.
“Got into a chase,” he said, nodding toward the car. “Pushed it hard, took some damage. Can you fix it up?”
I took one last sip of my coffee before setting the cup down. “Yeah, I got you. Take a seat inside, I got a lounge area where you can relax.”
He nodded, following me through the bar and lounge area, where I let my customers chill while I worked. Once he was settled, I headed back to his car.
The Dodge was a beast, but even the toughest machines needed care. I started with the front bumper, straightening out the damage. The side scratches weren’t too deep, so I buffed them out, restoring the sleek black-and-white shine. Under the hood, I checked everything—fluids, belts, engine mounts. A few tweaks here and there, and it was back to full power.
After a while, I stepped inside and nodded to him. “All set.”
He walked out, giving the car a once-over. He ran a hand along the fresh bodywork, checking the engine with a few revs. Satisfied, he parked it by the exit, then walked back over to me.
“Good work,” he said, pulling out cash. He counted out what he owed, then, with a small smirk, slipped me an extra $50.
“Much appreciated,” I said, tucking the cash away.
With a nod, he hopped back into his ride, the deep rumble of the engine filling the garage as he pulled off and disappeared down the highway.
I leaned back against my workbench, picked up my coffee, and took another sip. Just another day—good work, good pay, and a little extra for the effort.