“It’s bad, huh?” Valerie guessed from behind me, but I could hear the smile in her voice. I looked at her over my shoulder, shooting her a knowing look. “When Denver remodeled this kitchen, he didn’t replace the piping, and now he’s paying for it.” She smiled at the mention of her husband. “You saying he should have?” “I told him to do it,” I said, sighing. “He didn’t listen to me.” “He’s a stubborn man.” I rose to my feet with a grunt, my lower back aching. “Yeah, but you love him,” I said, moving around the island. “Y’all still keep his tool bag in the laundry room?”
