...] it didn't matter, because one word, "sure" in the context of motorcycle ownership, gave Pete permission to buy one. All he had to do now was earn the money. ...]

When Ms. Strickland answered the door she looked at the stoop and noticed that it had been shoveled. Since they were both holding shovels, the first thing she said in a rhetorical tone was "Did you guys do that? Thank you " Before they could get a word out, she continued with "I guess you are here to shovel my drive Or did you do that too and now you want your money?"

Without missing a beat, Mel replied, "Yup ...