The place is filthy. That's the first thing Joel notices when the agent lets them in. His black sneakers are grey within seconds and he glances down at the hems of his jeans, knowing they're going to be covered in dirt and dust by the time they leave, but it'll all be worth it if this is the right place for Raleigh.

The second thing he notices are the big windows and the way the light pours in. Close the Crossroads and big windows that let in the sun are two of the things on her list and when Joel looks at Raleigh, he sees none of the disappointment that has been there in the past. She looks hopeful. She looks excited.

The agent is talking about the gas hookup, which Joel marks off as another thing on Raleigh's list, but he's mostly ignoring the man as he leads her into the back. And that when he sees the giant walk-in fridge. "Holy shit," he says, glancing at Raleigh with a smile on his face. He doesn't curse often, but he's surprised by the fridge and he knows that's one enormously expensive item she won't have to have installed.