Just in case.
“Right,” he said, stepping past the towels. “Show me the monster.” emergency drain unblocking harpenden
Maya stood in her dripping pajamas, holding a mug of tea she hadn’t made. “How much do I owe you for the middle of the night?” Just in case
She grabbed her phone. Hands shaking. 2:41 AM. Just in case. “Right
“But,” he added, unzipping a second bag, “I carry a liner for exactly this. Emergency patch-and-drain. It’s not a permanent fix, but it’ll buy you a dry floor and a working shower by sunrise.”