it's not that at all

i'm sorry, 

but i can't make it,

i say over the phone.

i'm tired.

work, you know?

it's been really busy

this time of year,

but we can try again next

week, if you'd

like.

sure sure, no it's not

that at all.

it's cold out, they're

talking about snow.

i do have a bit of

a sniffle too. probably

nothing, but one can't

be too sure these days.

right, right, i know.

tea and lemon.

a hot bath, rest.

got it.

we'll i need to run now.

have to go.

just wanted to let you

know.

next week?

okay, okay. we'll see

how it goes.