Chapter 11

unfortunately, Shepard broke one of his toes on a move and had to go to the hospital. It was very expensive and he would have to stay off his feet. George had told him about a friend who had a room for him. On his 60th day at the shelter, he notified the shelter that he was leaving. However when he got hurt. When he went back to work, his boss had him working in the office. Finally he moved out of the shelter, on his birthday no less. He moved downtown int a man named Mickey's attic. it was small, but he had his own room so he was happy. When he was sent back to moving furniture, he got paired with Derrick Hale, one of the best movers in the company. He enjoyed the experience. Later he decided to go car hunting. he wanted something at $1000 so he would have enough money for a few months of insurance and $400 for emergencies. He found a car he liked and had it checked. Then he bargained the price down from $1500 to $1000. He kept working with Derrick, however unlike Marco this relationship seemed stronger.