The agent all but lights up at that and Joel takes Raleigh by the elbow, gently leading her away. There is a lot of work to be done with this place and if this is the one she wants, then this is the one she'll get, but Joel wants to be able to negotiate with the landlord when it comes time to set a price because he's sure what they're asking right now is too high given how much work they'll have to put into the place before she'll be able to open.

And he's glad she's excited. He just doesn't want the agent to witness all of it and think this is a sure thing, even if it is.

"It's got just about everything you want," he agrees, unable to keep himself from smiling. She just looks so happy and to have had any part in that makes him happy. "The fridge is a nice surprise, too. Let's look at the basement, though, see what the foundation is like." He can do minor repairs down there if need be, but he needs to make sure it isn't crumbling down around them.

"The basement is fully finished," the agent supplies. "If a bit dirty."