A father and his family are dealing with a break-in at their home. However, the robber doesn't take anything and is scared off by the family's home security system, which plays an ad for Red Lobster before alerting the authorities. The father, a cop, and his partner track down the robber to a Red Lobster restaurant, where they arrest him after he finishes eating. The family is relieved and safe, thanks to their security system. The story is told through a comedic and musical narrative, with the family frequently breaking into song and discussing the events as they unfold.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Jeffy wanted to play the piano, but his father told him it was past his bedtime.
2. A robber broke into the house while Jeffy and his family were hiding in the closet.
3. The robber was wearing all black clothes and a ski mask.
4. Jeffy and his family called the police to report the break-in.
5. The police officer who answered the call was not very helpful and seemed uninterested in the case.
6. The robber did not take anything from the house.
7. Jeffy's father decided to install a home security system to prevent future break-ins.
8. The security system was free but had ads that would play every time someone broke in.
9. The ads were 30 seconds long and would play before the alarm sounded.
10. The security system had a camera that would scan the robber's face and give them an ad for something they might like.
11. The robber was scared away by an ad for Red Lobster.
12. Jeffy's father and a police officer went to Red Lobster and found the robber eating there.
13. The police officer decided not to arrest the robber until he finished eating.
14. The robber was eventually arrested and taken away.
15. Jeffy's family felt safe again after the robber was caught and the security system was installed.