“There's no need. It's fine the way it is. Incidentally, tonight call me Bill.”
“Thank you sir… I mean Bill.” Alan grinned nervously. Perhaps the situation wasn't going to be as bad as he had first thought.
Bill asked Sally if she would like some champagne. “It's the management's treat.”
“Yes please,” Sally replied.
Bill and Colin went over to the table and poured six glasses.
“Bill. What on earth happened? Why were you so late? We were starting to worry. You left the office early enough.”
Bill turned and looked across the room at Sally and smiled. Well… err… something came up.” He ran a finger around his collar.
Colin followed Bill's gaze and gave a knowing nod. “Yes. I can see how easily that might have happened.” However, noting Bill's warning look he added, “I know, Bill, not a
