To the man named DAN!
On January 25th my friend and I were saved by a very nice gent from down the block named Dan. We were trying to get my mom’s car started and in typical fashion, everything was going wrong. The key was stuck in the ignition, it wouldn't turn over, and the car was clicking like crazy. Turning the four ways on made the clicking stop, pressing the brake made the clicking speed up. There was a light flashing on the dash that I’d never seen before let alone knew what it was protesting so vehemently. I had to google a key release just to get the key out and we couldn't even get it in neutral to move it. We tried jumping it and that seemed to make the clicking more angry and insistent that I was an idiot. My neighbor came out and tested the battery for us and said it was completely dead, which just confused me more because of all the blinking lights and clicking. My car knowledge is limited after dead battery, tire pressure and fluid top ups. So, my only possible diagnosis: demon possession.

While we're sitting there trying to decide if we should try to jump it (again) or call an exorcist. A guy pulls up in a jeep and asks if we're having trouble. More than u know my friend!
I quickly gave him the disclaimer because it seemed more complicated to me than just us needing a jump. "ok" he chuckled, and drives off. I’m assuming he's accepted it’s more of a pain than it's worth but to my surprise he parked and got out. Long story short, Dan from down the street was able to fix the issue and get the car started, which I never expected to even be a possibility. Honestly, I would have been happy with just getting it off the road and into my driveway until we could call someone. He'll never understand what he did for me yesterday. My mom is currently at Malden park, her car was at my house so I could keep an eye on it (mission failed apparently lol) and until it could be sold. My friend was having trouble with her car so we were lending her my mom’s in the interim. The fact that the car wouldn't start was just the cherry on my sundae as it was a double fail on my part lol. I’ve been able to stay pretty positive of late but I recently took leave from work, there has been issues with lawyers, personal stressors, etc. and now this damn car lol. I’m not sure how much is left before I hit the end of my rope but I could feel it getting closer yesterday, not going to lie. Then in walks this very nice person who wanted to help just for the sake of helping someone. It was exactly what I needed when I needed it. I must say we have been very blessed with support from our family and friends; but a complete stranger? Thank you didn't seem enough! I asked if him and his wife whom he talked lovingly about enjoyed wine, or anything of that sort, he wouldn't hear of it. Said he just liked helping people. if I had been more smart and less overwhelmed, I would have asked which garage I assume he works at (my assumption coming from his knowledge and coveralls so I could be totally wrong lol) and gave them a much-earned shout out. Either way, thank you Dan for not only getting the car started but for giving me back a few feet of rope I’d lost this past week.