“Put the very same cylinder on the garage entry door,” my father said.

“And change the code on the overhead garage door keypad right now.”

The locksmith nodded and slid a new silver key into the keyway to test the brass tumblers inside.

I tapped my index finger against my thumb in sets of three while I watched the tiny metal shavings drop onto the dark hardwood floor.

“Where’s Sadie right now?” my father asked.

“Across the street,” I said.