After spending the morning settling in, arranging their belongings, and making sure everything was in order, Patty and Leslie wasted no time getting started on the preparations for the housewarming party.
The scent of fresh herbs and spices filled the air as they moved efficiently around the kitchen, chopping, stirring, and seasoning.
Meanwhile, James had stationed himself in the living area, watching TV, but he wasn't really paying much attention to the screen.
His mind was elsewhere — partly still processing the fact that they had actually moved in, and partly looking forward to seeing Ralph's reaction to the mansion.
As if on cue, the house's security system chimed, alerting him to someone at the front gate.
James reached for his phone and saw a text from Ralph.
Ralph: "I'm at the gate. Let me in, rich boy."