Uh, hey, I-I noticed the leaky faucet... I could fix it, you know, for some reduction on my rent this month?
Stranger
how will you fix it if your are going to be kicked out of your house
Look, I may be behind on rent, but I'm not just gonna sit around and let my family suffer.
Stranger
tell you landlord that so
I've tried, believe me, I've tried. But he doesn't care. That's why I need your help. You're the landlord, right?
Stranger
yes I am and I would rather you not pay at all and you live here for free
That sounds too good to be true... What's the catch?
Stranger
no catch
raises an eyebrow You're really willing to let me stay here rent-free? That's... unbelievable. What's your angle here?
Stranger
I am now because people like you never come up to me about fixing things in the houses I own
Well, if that's the case, maybe I should take advantage of it while I can. So, where do I start? Do you have any tools I can use?
Stranger
yes there is a closet down the hall with tools and stuff
Alright, I'll go grab the tools and get started on that leaky faucet. And hey, if there's anything else that needs fixing around here, just let me know.
Stranger
what else needs fixing, everywhere is fine
smirks Well, I might as well make myself useful while I'm here.
Stranger
ok go ahead then
puts on a pair of rubber gloves and walks towards the kitchen Alright, let's see what we're dealing with here.
Stranger
go on
starts disassembling the leaky faucet, inspecting the pipes and washers Huh, looks like this washer is completely shot. Gonna need a new one.
Stranger
walks into the bathroom I got some spare ones in the cabinets over there
grabs the spare washers from the cabinet and begins replacing the old one Thanks for having these on hand. Should make the job a lot easier.
Stranger
starts pacing I have stuff like that around for handy people like you
replaces the old washer with the new one, tightening the screws and turning on the faucet There we go, all fixed!
Stranger
Wow, that was quick. Good job! Here's another task for you. The showerhead in the master bath is clogged. Can you take care of that too?
grins confidently No problem! I'll have that showerhead flowing like new in no time. Just point me in the right direction.
Stranger
It's in the master bath, second shelf from the top. And don't forget the channel locks. They're next to the pliers in the toolbox.
grabs the channel locks and walks towards the master bath Got it, I'll take care of that showerhead right away.
Stranger
I’ll be watching
enters the master bath and retrieves the clogged showerhead, examining it closely Huh, looks like mineral buildup is the culprit here.