ELIZABETH
I answer the phone. “Hello?”
“Hi, Beth. It´s James. Is Richard there?”
He sounds tired.
“Hello, James. No, I´m sorry, he´s not, but I´m expecting him soon. Can I pass on a message for you?”
“Um, no not really. It´s just that I´ve got the printouts with me for the projected costs on C-Site. I´m on my way back from checking out some of the suppliers. Could I drop them off with you there on my way back? It´s easier for me than going to the office tomorrow.”
“Yes of course. Are you alright? You sound done in.”
“Yes. It´s been a long couple of days. I´m rather tired.”
“Would you like to stop for dinner when you get here? You´ll feel better with a meal inside you.”
“That would be great, Beth. Thanks. I´ll be there in about an hour.”
I ask Ross to set an extra place for dinner. James is co-director with my husband Richard on his City Renovation Project. They´ve both been working all hours. It´s no wonder he´s tired.