Jack was quite understanding when I called him at work to tell I couldn't possibly make it to his home at any reasonable time.
"Should I leave some dinner for you, then?" he asked.
"I wouldn't want to keep you waiting," I protested.
"Oh, I don't mind. I understand you have to solve the legal troubles you're in. And I'd like to hear what you have to say."
"All right then," I said. "I'll come to your home as soon as I'm done with this witness prep. But let me warn you, they seem eager to keep me here for hours."
"As they should," Jack said. "As a detective, I don't like having my witnesses and suspects prepped, but it is nice to know you're getting prepped. It does make our job harder, but I'm glad you're protected."
"Don't stay up too late," I told him. "I'll try not to wake you up if
