Jeff turned down the volume on his computer, and picked up his cell phone. He didn't know Bobby's cell, but his parents were in the white pages. He dialed.
The phone rang. It took 3 rings for Bobby to answer.
"Hello?" Bobby said in a subdued nervous submissive voice.
"Hey, Bobby it's your neighbor Jeff."
"Sorry, sir, my parents aren't home. Can I take a message?"
Jeff thought Bobby sounded like a 10 year old boy or maybe younger. His finger toyed with the submissiveness scale. 75%, instead of 100%.
He said, "I called to speak to you, Bobby. "
There was elation in Bobby's voice when he answered. "You did!"
"Yes, I have seen what a good job you do washing your family cars, and I was wondering if you could come over now to help me wash my car? Wear a swimsuit or shorts," Jeff said.
"Yes, sir, it would be an honor, I will be right over."