I’m back at work today. If the mail stacking up outside my office didn’t give it away, the blank history in Internet Explorer made it absolutely clear: I missed a whole week in the office.
Out of the woods, under the weather; I’m still recovering.
Someone brought me a banana after lunch. I’ve seen cookies, brownies, chocolate covered strawberries and donuts around this office. The banana was a first. And—”Surprise!” A Strawberry C-Monster Odwalla smoothie.
“Now, Em, don’t overdo it.”
“I won’t.” I get Doubtful Face. “I’ll leave right at five.” Eye rolling.
“I’m serious. Go home if you don’t feel well. I’m worried about you! You don’t seem like yourself . . . Or look like yourself.”
“What are you trying to say?”
“Nothing.” I put on Doubtful Face. “Oh come on, I didn’t mean it like that. No; I—just drink the Monster.”
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