Chapter 25

As he drove back to the office he realized he'd been at Angie's house for hours. He knew Mr. Drakos said to take the time needed to get the contract signed but he felt bad about how little work he'd done. He knew the other technicians did up to three calls a day. He'd be lucky to get two today, if they'd assigned him another call.

Angie had signed the contract and when he explained the issue he'd spotted with the filters in the furnace she agreed to have him install an air cleaning system on the air intake. It wasn't that expensive and would help keep the air and the occupants of the home healthier. He called in the order on the way back to the office. He hoped Mr. Drakos appreciated that extra income.

When he got there Lydia called him over to her desk. "Dad is dancing again. You may want to protect your cheeks. Ah, too late."

Ed turned at the noise behind him and received the now familiar cheek pinch from his boss. "Such a good boy! Another contract! You are fulfilling my dreams!" the man said as he danced back to his office.

"Do I have any other housecalls?" Ed asked the woman as he rubbed his face.

"No, but Anton and Geoff could use a hand down at the meat packing plant." Lydia said with a smile. Ed returned the smile with a nod and went to join the team on the site. He liked working with the others.