I dont want to make friends; I just want to fix things.
Ill prove Im more than a jaded, shut-in programmer. But when my first day as a computer tech goes awry, I accidentally smash the distracting toy store guys drone into scrap metal. He doesnt want my money. Or a fight. Sal suggests I hug his turkey plush. Its stupid, unnecessary, and strangely comforting.
Sals not like the guys from my college program. Hes sweet, patient, and funny. Even when his girlfriend ditches him for her friends. So, when he asks me to lend him my game modding expertise for her birthday gift, its difficult to say no—and even harder to pretend she deserves him. What he needs is a real friendand we could share benefits. We did seem compatible, especially if he was single. But if Im actually going to let someone into my life, itll require some serious modifications.
