Elizabeth was calling.
‘Don’t, whatever you do, forget your appointment this evening.’
‘Hello to you too,’ Sant replied.
‘I’m serious, Carl. I’m already peeved off with you for not showing up to Sam’s birthday get-together the other day. You promised to take Sam and Tom bowling to make amends. The least you can do is keep to your word.’
He was tempted to peeve her off even more by explaining how the small issue of a bus m******e was proving a stumbling block, but diplomacy got the better of temptation. In truth, he was officially off duty in two hours – had booked the time off for the express purpose of making it up with Sam – and would be with his sons tonight come hell or high water.
‘I’ll be there as soon as–’
‘Not good enough. Can we pin down a mutually agreed time, please?’
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