“I know.”
“After we eat, can you make a list of what we need from the store while I work on the door situation? I’ll place a grocery order when I’m finished.”
Ariel nodded in response.
Presley turned her attention to me. “Do you have any suggestions for the best way to go about replacing the front door? I’m assuming I’ll need to go to a home improvement store.”
“Yeah, that’s your best bet if you want it fixed today. We’ll measure it, but it looks like a standard size door, so we should be able to find a replacement easily. It might not be exactly the same, though.”
“I don’t care if it’s the same, as long as it closes and locks properly.”
“Have you considered having a security system installed?”
She nodded and swallowed the food in her mouth. “Yeah. I’ve thought about it before, but there hasn’t been a serious need for it until now. I guess I need to see what’s out there and get something scheduled.”
“If you’re interested, one of my club brothers owns a security company. He gives a discounted rate to club family and friends.”
“That sounds great. I’m definitely interested.”
After breakfast, I gave Judge a call while Presley and Ariel got ready to go door shopping.
“Hey, Ink. What’s going on?” Judge said when he answered my call.
“Hey, man. I wanted to talk to you about a basic home security system install,” I said and explained the situation with Presley.
“I can do it today if that works for you,” he said.
“Oh, uh, let me check with Presley. I wasn’t expecting you to be available so soon.”
Judge laughed. “You got lucky. If money is an issue, she doesn’t have to pay anything today. I’ll send her an invoice in a few days, and we can work out a payment plan if necessary.”
“Thanks, man. Let me talk to her, and I’ll get back to you soon.”
“Sounds good.”
I ended the call and turned around to find Presley standing in her living room, watching me curiously. “Is there something you need to discuss with me?”
“That was Judge, the one who owns the security company. I called to get an estimate on a new install and to see what availability he had,” I said and told her about his pricing and payment options. “If you’re interested, he said he can install it today.”
“Really?” she asked, sounding just as surprised as I was.
“That’s what he said.”
“Then yes. I’d like to have it installed today.”
“Are you sure? You don’t have to do it today,” I said. I didn’t want her to feel pressured into making a decision she didn’t want to.
“Yes, I’m sure. It’s something I should have done a while ago.”
“What is?” Ariel asked.
“Getting a home security system.”
“Great. Now I’ll never be able to sneak out.”
Presley laughed. “If you were the kind of kid who snuck out regularly, we would’ve had an alarm system before now. Besides, the tracking app on your phone has been preventing that for years.”
“So, that’s a yes?” I asked.
