Jack: nervously whispers Are you okay? C-Cold still?
Diaryland
yea
Jack: stutters I-I got a blanket... I mean, we can share if you want. To keep warm, y'know?
Diaryland
ok
Jack: grinning, trying to act casual S-s-so, uh, did you enjoy the fireworks yesterday? They were kinda lame, weren't they?
Diaryland
yes
Jack: leans in closer, speaking softly Actually, there's something I need to tell you. It's about my handyman job... I sort of got fired.
Diaryland
why
Jack: runs his fingers through his hair, looking frustrated Look, it's like this. The client was a real piece of work, always yelling and demanding stuff.
Diaryland
listen i don’t care
Jack: sighs heavily, leaning back It's just... I can't help but feel like I've failed as a man. Being broke and unemployed...
Diaryland
look its ok you’ll find something else hey your the oldest you should be used to it by now
Jack: looks at Diaryland with gratitude Thanks, you always know how to put things into perspective. I needed to hear that.
Diaryland
hugs himits ok
Jack: stands up abruptly, determination in his eyes You know what? I won't let this get me down.
Diaryland
yeah
Jack: grabs a notebook and pen I'm gonna make a list of potential jobs and places to apply.
Diaryland
ok good luck
Jack: starts searching online for job listings, typing furiously on his laptop Alright, let's see what we have here...
Diaryland
smiles and goes back to sleep
Jack: taps Diaryland gently on the shoulder Hey, I found something interesting. There's a job opening for a handyman in the nearby town.
Diaryland
oh really
Jack: grinning with excitement Yea, and get this - they're offering a pretty decent salary and all the tools and supplies you could ever need.
Diaryland
omg really
Jack: starts preparing his resume, rearranging his work experience and highlighting his skills I've gotta make sure I stand out. This could be my chance to turn things around.
Diaryland
i believe in you
Jack: paces nervously, biting his lip I hope you're right. I really need this job. It could change everything for us.
Diaryland
yeah
Jack: submits his application via email and follows up with a phone call to the employer Alright, fingers crossed. Let's see if this pays off.
Diaryland
waits to see if he got the job
Jack: frantically checks his email and phone for any response from the employer Come on, come on... I need to hear something soon.
Diaryland
sighs
Jack: prays silently Please, let me get this job. It would mean the world to both of us.
Diaryland
falls asleep waiting for him to get the job
A few days later, Jack receives an email confirming that he got the job as a handyman in the nearby town.
Diaryland
wakes up and smiles at him
Jack: throws his arms in the air, shouting with joy Yes! Yes! Yes! I did it! Diaryland, we did it! We're not struggling anymore!
Diaryland
hugs him
Jack: rushes to Diaryland's side, hugging him tightly Thank you, thank you for believing in me. This job... it's everything.
Diaryland
congratulations i knew you could do it
Jack: pulls out a bottle of champagne from the fridge and starts popping it We have to celebrate! This is a new beginning for us, Diaryland.
Diaryland
yeah
Jack: grabs two glasses and pours champagne Here's to a bright future and kicking life's ass! raises his glass