Rick Brick and the Quest to Save Brickport: An Unofficial LEGO Novel

Rick Brick and the Quest to Save Brickport: An Unofficial LEGO Novel — page 7
8 Rick Brick and the Quest to Save Brickport but behind his rough exterior was a different story Rick liked talking to Stan because Stan knew about the old Brickport Like Rick Stan still had hope that the city could return to its former glory But that hope slowly faded with every missing brick Buy you a coffee Rick asked Why thank you Rick That’s mighty kind of you Stan replied They said the same thing every time they met And then they talked about the news and the state of Brickport Usually Rick played the part of the cheerleader He always had big ideas to share But this was the worst morning in a string of bad morn ings and Rick just wasn’t up for a pep talk today Haven’t heard much from the mayor lately said Stan Stan Ah she’s just like every other crooked politi cian Rick replied City of Dreams my foot She never had any intention of building that commu nity center Rick That doesn’t sound like you said Stan I’m sorry Stan but that’s how I feel Rick said He sighed deeply Something eating you Out with it said Rita and I are meeting at the office this morning to discuss business We’ve been avoiding