Synopsis

The air in the garage hung thick with the scent of oil and anticipation. Liam gestured towards the gleaming vehicle, a hopeful glint in his eye. He’d spent weeks meticulously planning this, envisioning the relief on Joe's face when he finally drove off in his new car. But as the details of the purchase were discussed, a subtle shift occurred. A tension crept into the room, a tightening around Joe’s features. He became increasingly difficult to reason with, his initial enthusiasm replaced b