Shawn: What’s the matter? You look like you’re about To blow your lid.
Rick: Yeah, Let’s just say I’m not happy.
Shawn: That’s Putting it lightly. What’s up?
Rick: My friend Steve was supposed To come by Here after work to Give me a ride home. I Lent him my car so he could take his girlfriend out for the day. I’ve been waiting 45 minutes and he’s a No-show. I should have known better than to Count on a flake like him.
Shawn: Maybe something Came up. Have you tried calling him on his cell phone?
Rick: Yeah, I have and there’s no answer. I can’t believe he’s Left me high and dry.
Shawn: Tell you what. I’m almost done with my report. If you can wait another 15 minutes, I’ll give you a Lift home.
Rick: Really? That would be great.
Shawn: It’s no big deal. But, I definitely don’t want to be there when you find Steve.
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