“If we issue a final disconnection order today, the primary account holder is still responsible for the full amount owed.”

“Charge the full six hundred and twelve dollars and forty cents to the debit card on file,” I said.

“Then remove my Social Security number from the property record permanently.”

“The card payment has gone through,” the representative said after a short pause.

“Service disconnection is scheduled for five o’clock today.

A final receipt has been sent to your email address.”

I ended the call and laid the phone face down beside my coffee cup.