Yesterday's moment

There's been some work being done to the back wall of the house, siding removed and there were creepy crawlies making a home in there. Finally the two gentlemen (using that term loosely, of course) left and I was here alone with the person to have my dinner in what I hoped would be peace.

Such was not to be the case, however. Being alert, I noticed movement by the screendoor and went to investigate. There was a snake in the house.

I will have none of such goings on, let me assure you of that and began to deal with it.

At that point the person noticed and yelled at me (!) to get away from it. I was so shocked by her tone of voice that I sprang back. She rushed over and opened the door and Mr. Snake slithered off.

I really could have handled this without her intervention.