Title:

What took you so long?

Conversation:

Waiter: Can I take your order?

Linda: I'm waiting for my brother, but he hasn't arrived yet.

Waiter: Oh, OK. I'll come back.

Linda: Thank you.

Jacob: Linda, I'm really sorry.

Linda: It's OK, Jacob. I've only been here for a little while. Is everything all right?

Jacob: Yes, it is now, but you won't believe what just happened to me.

Linda: What happened?

Jacob: Well, first of all, I was late leaving my apartment, so I had to hurry.

Then, just after I got in my car, I saw my neighbor, Mrs. Flanagan.

She had a heavy trash can, and she couldn't move it very easily. So, I helped her.

Jacob: Mrs. Flanagan, wait Let me help you with that.

Linda: That was kind of you.

Jacob: Yeah, but, right after, there was a problem.

When I went back to my car, I couldn't get in.

Linda: Did you lock your keys in the car?

Jacob: Can you believe it?

Linda: Oh, no. What happened next?

Jacob: First, I tried to call you, but I got your voicemail.

Linda: Hi, this is Linda. I can't take your call right now, but leave me a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Jacob: Then, I called a locksmith.

Linda: And did he open your car door for you?

Jacob: Yeah.

Locksmith: Great.

Jacob: There you go.

Locksmith: OK, this is yours.

Jacob: Great. Thank you so much.

Locksmith: Have a good day.

Jacob: Thanks. Thanks, again.

Locksmith: OK. See you around.

Jacob: All right. See you later. Bye.

Linda: How long did it take?

Jacob: About two minutes. So, I paid him and came here.

Linda: How much did it cost you?

Jacob: Oh, it wasn't very expensive. It cost only...

Linda: What is it?

Jacob: My wallet! It's still in the car. I put it in the glove compartment.

Linda: Don't worry, Jacob. You've had a hard day.

I haven't taken you to dinner in a long time. This is my treat.

Jacob: No, I insist. Wait right here. I'll be right... Linda: Is everything OK?

Jacob: Yeah. I can't remember where I parked my car.