Chapter 13: Chapter 13

“If you would.” When Ben left, Trent grumbled, “I swear, I need another ten hours in a day to get everything done I have to.”

“Is there anything I can do to help?” I asked. Not that I knew the first thing about what it took to run a detective agency, but I figured I’d offer.

“I wish,” Trent replied. “Unless…I know you know your way around online retail sites. You used to spend time on them back when.” He smiled, obviously remembering. “Looking for books. Anyway, I’ve got a list of items I need to order, to restock what we install for our customers who want or need security. How would you feel about placing an order for me?”

“No problem.” I had the feeling it was busy work, but it wouldfree up some of his time and it might be interesting to see what they used. He gave me the list and set me up at his second computer, which was on a smaller desk in one corner of his office.