I arrived at the home of my final customer for the day, boy was I tired. I had finished pre-inspections on five other houses, in 98 degree weather. I guess it could've been worse, I could've been digging trenches around houses in the rain.
I dragged myself, sweaty and exhausted, to the Townsend's front door. After ringing the bell only once, there stood in front of me a sight for my tired eyes.
"Is Mrs. Townsend home?" I asked the young lady.
"No, My mom's not home," she replied. "But she said you were coming and that I could let you in."
I entered the home and began inspecting the property. I was looking for evidence of termites any and everywhere. As I went throughout the house, searching with my flashlight, the talkative female followed my every step.
Almost finished, I walked toward the arched entry of the kitchen. I needed to check under the sink, then I could go. I didn't really like the idea of being in the house alone with the customer's young daughter, even if Mrs. Townsend said that it was o.k.
I knelt down, looking under the kitchen sink.
"You know...my mom's not coming back any time soon." The female said.
I slowly lifted my head from beneath the termite-free cabinet and looked at her.
It was the first time that I truly paid close attention to her. Rushing to get done for the day, I had been all about the business. The crotch of her cotton stretch shorts were staring me in the face.
"Damn!" I thought to myself.
It must've been all over my face because she then smiled and asked me a question that left me speechless.
"Do you want to see it?"