Kodi smiled. He really was quite helpful. She just wished there was a way to pay him back.<br/><br/>"Thank you so much, Arlen. I can't even thank you enough. I feel so useless here. I feel like a burden."<br/><br/>Kodi got up and took the dishes to the sink. It was the least she could do. She started washing as Arlen headed out to the garage.<br/><br/>The dishes were done quickly, and Kodi found herself still in a cleaning mood.<em>Well, there isn't much to clean, but I suppose I could clear the clutter and scrub things up. I'm sure he'll be a while.</em><br/><br/>Kodi tied her hair back and began looking for a bucket. In no time at all, she had a bucket filled with hot water, bleach, and soap, and had a sponge in hand. She started in the kitchen and worked her way through the house. The only room she didnt clean was Arlen's bedroom. It was his personal space, and she felt it would be rude to invade it.