Money Problems
Their pipes burst randomly one evening, and the plumber found a deep-rooted problem within the plumbing system. Not only did the landlord refuse to pay for the plumbing fixes, but just a week later, he raised their rent. They could barely manage as it was, and these expenses were unaccounted for.
Jack thought a promotion might help them with money, but the owner refused to give Jack a management role, crediting the rumors and other behaviors as the reason for his decision. This furthered Jack’s bad mood, which only got worse when Laura wanted to talk with him about an idea she’d had.
