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Tears rolled down his cheek. The friendly old plumber whom Dylan saw every day had just

opened his eyes. He couldn’t believe what he had just listened to came from him. He went into
a dreamy state for a minute and picked up the paper bag.

“I don’t think I’ll be needing this anymore.” he said, handing over the paper bag to Jerry, “Care
to join me at the pub? The game must’ve already begun.” he asked with a smile and teary eyes.

“Only if you’ll pay for the drinks” Jerry replied cheerfully.

“Mr. Choke, your stop is here.” shouted the conductor.
Both of them proceeded to the front of the bus to get off. The conductor stopped Jerry.

“5th street is two stops away sir.”
“Oh, I think I’ll get off here”

“But, what about the pipe you had to fix?” he questioned.

“Oh, I think I already fixed it.”
Jerry and Dylan proceeded to get off. Terry waved them both goodbye, and the conductor

stood, scratching his chin.

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