*The rest of the family either look annoyed or sad.*
...I'll just go and get the take away menus.
*John goes to fetch the menus. When he's sure he's out of earshot, he calls Peter, not expecting to get through. As soon as it goes to voicemail, John hangs up. He tries again, and this time leaves a short apology and an invite to dinner the next night.*
*He then returns to kitchen with the take away menus, ready to order dinner.*
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Date: 2012-11-18 10:18 pm (UTC)Uncle Peter will not be joining us for dinner.
*The rest of the family either look annoyed or sad.*
...I'll just go and get the take away menus.
*John goes to fetch the menus. When he's sure he's out of earshot, he calls Peter, not expecting to get through. As soon as it goes to voicemail, John hangs up. He tries again, and this time leaves a short apology and an invite to dinner the next night.*
*He then returns to kitchen with the take away menus, ready to order dinner.*
*Once they have eaten, John opens up a few news websites. One story in particular catches his eye.*
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Peter,
Congratulations on the new job.
-John