A Snug Little Click

My boots carried me back inside as the quiet night settled over the house. Tip-toeing along the shadowy baseboard near the television cabinet, a thick black cable caught my eye—gasp! Its heavy, gold-plated tip had slipped halfway out of its metal socket, dangling loose just inches above the floor! My knees gave a slight tremble, but what if the picture flickered off? Creeping close on tiptoes, I planted both boots firmly on the carpet. Bracing both gloved hands against the knurled rubber collar, I gave a steady, determined heave inward. Cl-thunk! The connector snapped flush and solid into place. I flinched back, clutching my overalls, but everything stayed quiet and perfectly connected. Mama mia, all safe for the night!