Was going to bail him out with next SS check, but my DC in Canada texted me yesterday just saying, "Surprise!"
While I was looking at that and wondering what she meant, the land line phone rang and the salesperson from the sewing center advised me that my DC had made the final payment and GQ could come home!
Got him home to find no foot pedal, but my luck still holds - the one from my Brother fits perfectly! So I was able to get a straight stitch plate and a bit of fabric!
Sorry to rush off, but you understand.....