Down in mood Donny didn't notice the Latin crew were as well. Banter in the room brisk mainly between Anne and Emily. Ricky was oddly quiet while Angelina and Jose spoke sporadically. Strother was out in the greenhouse and Pete was off taking his mother to appointments.

At break Anne brought up the Loril and Miguel, off in mood Donny provided only simple courteous replies. Anne notes everyone seeming down, inspiring Emily to think it's the seasonal changes effecting psyche. Merely thinking of what's upsetting him and Loril, Donny pays a little more attention to the others there noting somber moods all around.

Coming back after break Donny waves to Ray and Paul working together placing travel covers over the waste bins. Donny asked if the bins were being trucked off finally. Ray pointed up to the chilly grey clouds overhead and possible snow. Mike, their supervisor, wants what little space is left for greenhouse waste not snow.

***

Ever since finding out the grow-op waste weed bin is full Jerry has been attempting to get a hold of Tom and Jeff. With Rod rightfully delightfully distracted by other circumstances Jerry craved an emotional high also. Not receiving a phone call from Donny last week Tom kept his lady happy going to her family's for the weekend. Flying solo Jeff went on a bender for the weekend, fairly typical.

Mid-morning Monday Jerry couldn't sit still and trekked over to Jeff's bachelor apartment finding him semi-conscious face buried in couch legs sprawled on the floor. Finally rousing Jeff took telling him the weed bin is full and ready to be picked up.

However Jeff requires intoxication to start the day forcing Jerry to break out personal stash.

An hour later they began finalizing the plan; Go over to Rod's to pick-up the work uniforms. Looking at their scruffy bum like appearances decide best both clean up some to look like they actually have jobs. After all that they'll race over to Tom's work and wrangle the waste-truck. Discussing get-away vehicles they decide none are required as they'll just grab the bin drop it at Jeff's Uncle's place and have the waste-truck back at Tom's work in an hour.

After another health and safety meeting Jeff hits the bathroom to freshen-up. Jerry races back home saying he'll pick up the clothes at Rod's and meet at Tom's work.

***

A familiar farmer before Loril, she inquired about benefits of field fertilization. Most of what the man had to say she was familiar with. Confirmation on ability to claim the purchase of fertilizer as a farm/business expense Loril could also honor grandparents and their farm with the found money in Grandma's account. Requiring one other query answered Loril leaves Ann on register to make a couple calls.

In the store's tiny break room Loril looks up and calls the waste company to inquire on, to the penny, cost of delivery. She manages to connect live with the right person Kerry Jones the dispatcher. Almost seeming illegal to inquire about Loril dances around locations trying to say its only 5 miles between them. When Kerry hears a full bin is picked up from one place and emptied at another she has to ask what's in it. Scrambling for an answer Loril called it leaf and yard waste to be composted on her field. Fine with that Kerry gave her an estimate for an out of town delivery, $180. Fine with that Loril wants to ensure cost of the actual purchase before scheduling the delivery informing Kerry she'll call right back.

Retrieving Richard's business card Loril identifies his cell number and enters it into her phone. Staring at the send icon a second Loril loudly exhales and presses it.

A few rings sound off and Loril figures voicemail message will have to be left and scratches the side of her head planning what to say. Confounding her Richard answers in business mode until Loril identifies herself then is more like the man she knows. Inquiring about the cost of the waste weed Richard was glad she asked. It seemed her little video with Miguel made its' way to the greenhouse owner Wayne Hazelhurst's son William. William dubbed voices over the soundless video and uploaded it on Tik Tok generating half a million views. Loril was both annoyed by William's audacity and proud to know she's been viewed so many times. She hasn't even viewed the copy he left yet. He sends her William's link while they continue chatting.

After a few minutes of off topic banter Loril returns to the refuse weed. Richard informs her if she'll forget about what William did she can have the bin for free. Also noting they'd like to take soil samples before and after. Thrilled with fertilizer for free Loril easily forgives William, after a few thank yous hangs up to schedule delivery.

Again speaking with Kerry, Loril places in the delivery request starting with her basic information and destination. Asked where the pick-up is at Loril gives the address only. Kerry hesitates recalling the address then names the greenhouse. Loril's tone in reply yes to that Kerry figures out what the bin is. Kerry laughs lightly and asks Loril if it's being used as fertilizer getting more than a yes. After explaining why the bin is free to her Kerry asks Loril to hold on and checks the Web.

After a few minutes Kerry finds Loril's video and howls out laughing drawing the guys in the shop to check it out. After a few more minutes Kerry gets back on the phone apologizing for the delay. Unable to actually see Loril's face in the video Kerry puts her name together with the store. Kerry inquisitively queried on what was really said in the video, Loril explains the whole week leading up to the incident and after. Kerry and the guys behind her are so enamored by woman in the video they say if someone can be at the farm tomorrow afternoon, the deliver will be on the house. Agreeing immediately Loril and Kerry converse for several more minutes. Disconnecting the call Loril toyed with the idea of calling Donny but recalled confiscating the phone on him.

Excited Loril returns to the register, when Ann snipes about her taking too long Loril informs Ann tomorrow's afternoon shift she'll be doing solo, for all the times covered for her in the past.

***

Cold winds carry light wet snow into town at noon. Entering Tom's work parking lot from opposite sides Jerry's in the work clothes. He's used the lowest guide on the hair-clippers at home to buzz off facial and head hair. Jerry appearing as if an actual waste company employee keeps Jeff hesitant of going near the truck. Only able to identify Jeff by jacket worn Jerry's never seen him bald or without facial hair. When Jerry laughs at the sight Jeff knows it's just him.

With the keys left over the visor for them they hop right in the cab of the waste truck. While Jeff puts on the other shirt and changes jackets, Jerry locates the keys and gets the truck fired up. Set and ready to go the pair exchange a high-five and get rolling, Jerry behind the wheel and Jeff right there over his lap.

***

At lunch break the Latin ladies did as promised having lunch prepared for Donny. Marlena apologizes firstly saying the taste is disappointing to her. They had troubling news from back home that distracted their culinary skills. He wasn't concerned and thanked them for the effort alone. They were having a good weekend receiving promising news Friday evening. Marlena, Louisa and Angelina's applications for residency have been approved and the three are awaiting final confirmation. Donny and others in earshot congratulated them.

However for every positive there seems to be a negative. Arriving home infuriated Miguel set out to trash all those present, spreading rumors; Otto and Strother were gay for each other. Evelyn was a Lesbian however Miguel also told Louisa's wife they were having an affair on her. Worst of all Miguel told Marlena's husband she was having an affair with Louisa, which the man believed and trashed their home in a rage. Evelyn's family didn't buy into Miguel's rumors but in their small community word spread quickly. Otto and Strother have said little to anyone but each other since as their family and friends back home are having mixed reactions.

Their nicely thought-out and prepared meal was well received. Donny was disgusted with Miguel's spiteful gossip they've to wade through across borders. Marlena and Louisa admit their somber mood is more they've yet been able to speak with spouses. The last news shared with spouses was immediately after receiving word on possible American citizenship. The citizenship being only for them, for now, the spouses ran with Miguel's rumor and think Marlena and Louisa will now be looking to live somewhere together. Unable to help them in any manner Donny can only sympathize.

***

Taking lunch earlier in sanitation there's little to do until workers generate more trash. As Paul and Michael round up what refuse there is Ray's killing time sweeping the floor of the destruction room. At the room's worktable Mike Caldwell inputs data into a laptop.

Occasionally peering out the window in the exterior door at the falling wet snow Ray glimpses a large truck approaching and identifies it by the row of small yellow indicator light's on its' cab roof, "oh shit Mike looks like our trash taxi's early." He gets closer to the window, "yup, that's them. Fuckers didn't even bring an empty bin."

Mike shrugs unconcerned, "must be low on bins. They'll most likely take one dump it and return it." He checks the time on the monitor to see if the company could make the return trip in time, "how bads' it snowing now?"

"Nothing's building on the ground, fuckin' mucky out there." Ray considers the decomposing plant matter at the bottom of the waste bin, "how easy you think that shit'll slide out of there today."

"Good point," Mike chuckles once picturing the driver having to scrape off the bin's sides to get it all out, then recalls a note on the company email, "Oh I don't think they're taking that one today." Scrolling over finds the note and reads it, "yeah ,yeah. Get this they actually sold it to some farmer down the road."

"No shit?" Ray wonders, "how much you think it cost?"

"Don't know," Mike shrugs, "more than I'd want to pay for it. Hey grab your coat and make sure they grab the other bin."

"Sure," Ray's not interested in going outside but knows the other bin will be easier to empty and therefore more likely to be returned, today. "Well they'll be thankful."