That’s The Practice Call

(Really early in the morning, my dad gets a call from a number he doesn’t recognise.)

Dad: “Hello?”

Caller: *sounding really ill* “Hi, Steve…” *cough cough* “…I don’t think…” *cough* “…that I can come in today.” *cough cough*

Dad: “I’m sorry, I think you have the wrong number.”

Caller: “Oh!” *suddenly bright and cheery* “Oh, no. Sorry to bother you about that! Thanks, bye!”

(Some people have no dedication to their acting at all! I wonder if it fooled his real boss.)