Disengage security protocols

Well, even if you wished it otherwise, you don?t have time to listen to half an hour of technical jargon. Besides, while your sister may need protection from Jessie, you certainly don't. Granted, you may look a bit more... svelte, than you'd like, but you're pretty sure you can deal with a guy you used to send flying through the air during dodgeball.

"Disengage Anti-Barett protocols CARA."

Warning: disengaging protocols will require significant system processing power for an indeterminate period.

You feel hope rising. "Does that mean you'll be... offline?"

* Negative, but I will be unable to monitor you and come to your immediate assistance. However, standard security protocols, such as the barring of doors and windows, shall remain in place.*

Of course it wouldn't be that easy. You sigh. Oh well, at least that will give Jessie some time to look at CARA's innards without it taking action. "Fine, go for it."

Then you remember something. "But make sure that you allow Jessie in the house!"

* Removal of Anti-Barett protocols will restore his prior level of access to this facility. While this is a gradual process, restoration of level one access will allow him entry, and can be accomplished in the first nine-point-eight seconds of disengagement.*

"Do it," you command.

* Complying... *

CARA's robotic voice trails off into a quiet hum, and you swear you can feel the house stop watching you. Not a moment too soon, as you hear a knock on the front door.

"{firstname}? It's Jessie."

It's only at that point that you remember that you're still all dolled up for your 'date' with Jason. You suddenly remember how you looked like in the mirror, in your sister's black pantyhose and floral dress, with your pink, kissable lips and your large eyes framed by curling lashes, long hair styled and unbound. You should have asked CARA for another outfit first!

But then the door locks disengage, and a young man steps into the house... and your jaw drops.