I Excused Myself To Answer The Phone

I excused myself and stepped into the kitchen to answer the phone.
"Hello."
"Hi Kaaren," it was my wife, "has the repairman come for the washer yet."
"No dear he hasn't come yet."
"Really, they told me he'd be there over a half hour ago. I'm surprised they're usually so punctual. Did they call to let you know they'd be late."
"Well, I did speak to him just a few minutes ago and he said he was close so he should be coming soon."
"Alright Kaaren, I'll check in with you later. I love you."
"I love you too, bye."
I hung up the phone and went back to the laundry room. I smiled at my new friend.
"Now where was I....oh I remember."