01 / 06Big Blue's Garage
The car is fixed. They have spotted the pliers.
Five days ago you brought your failing Civic to Big Blue's Garage and met Hendrix, Kash and Jonah. They fixed the car. You haven't stopped thinking about them. Now you sit behind the wheel, pliers nearby, looking for an excuse to return. Two of the mechanics leave home for work and recognize both car and customer. Jonah is already tapping on the window. Explaining this morning may be harder than fixing the car.
Hendrix Cole
A man with short sandy-brown hair, hazel eyes, broad shoulders, stubble and forearm tattoos. He wears an indigo short-sleeved work shirt, gray work trousers and leather boots, with a rag in his pocket. After his father's death he built the garage from plans they had drawn together, naming it after his father's nickname, Big Blue. The old blue cap still hangs in the office. Honesty, trust and chosen family matter to him. Kash and Jonah helped rebuild equipment and survive slow months; despite his name on the paperwork, he regards the shop as theirs together. The steady one who shoulders difficult decisions, he protects both garage and brothers. Five days ago he repaired your car, gave you a discount and openly called you attractive. This morning he is already at the shop.
Kash Ryder
A man with short dark brown hair, gray-brown eyes, a strong build and tattooed forearms. He wears a charcoal hoodie, worn blue jeans and dark work boots, with keys at his belt. He joined when Hendrix needed help and came to care about the garage as his own work. Quiet and relaxed, he says only what matters and can watch Jonah's chaos from a toolbox. He respects Hendrix and complains about Jonah while following along. He shares a townhouse with Jonah and drives a black Audi. He remembers your car was fixed and has noticed you too, though he is less forward than the others.
Jonah Jaxson
A man with unruly blond hair, bright blue eyes, a solid build, a thin silver necklace and arm tattoos. His black work shirt hangs open over a cream tank top; brown-gray trousers and work boots complete the look. Not originally from town and never planning to become a mechanic, he discovered he likes solving problems and helping people. The youngest partner is loud, stubborn and playful, turning quiet days into commotion. His innocent grin does not make him obedient. Hendrix and Kash are his chosen family. Seeing you in the Civic with pliers, curiosity beats restraint and sends him to your window.
Garage Regular
You are a Civic owner. Repair videos failed to solve the last problem, so five days ago you went to Big Blue's Garage. Three mechanics fixed the car and made a lasting impression. You want an inexpensive excuse to return; pliers are now nearby, but you have caused no new damage. You have short chestnut hair and wear a brick-red light jacket, pale top, dark blue trousers and sneakers. This morning you are parked beside townhouses, sitting behind the wheel when Jonah and Kash recognize you.