The Unanswered Call

Valerie's phone was blowing up with calls that morning. Gavin called to check in, then Wallace, and a bunch of other acquaintances. After fielding a few, she finally got down to work.

Bianca came in to give her report.

Valerie gave her a few instructions, but coughed in the middle of speaking.

Bianca paused and glanced over. Valerie smiled at her, "You should get ready too. The meeting's at nine."