The next morning, she retrieved her stolen garden gnome and placed it beside the garage outlet. She then prepared a small surprise for Monica. That evening, Monica returned with her Tesla and once again approached the outlet with her charging cable, apparently believing Eleanor would continue allowing it.
As Monica moved the gnome, a hidden mechanism triggered, dumping bright pink paint directly onto her head and clothes. Her scream brought neighbors outside, many of whom immediately began recording. Eleanor calmly confronted her about the stolen electricity and reminded everyone that Monica had already been taking things without permission.