Henry: Dave, I know I left explicit orders at the office that I was not to be disturbed today. Why the hell are you here?
Dave: Apologies, sir. But the board of directors are in meeting, and they were quite specific.
Henry: Specific about what, Dave?
Dave: They have, umm, requested that you come in and, umm, have a little chat with them.
Henry: Any idea of what this is about?
Dave: No sir, I don't.
Henry: And when did they 'request' that I come in?
Dave: Um, today sir.
Henry: Ok. Anything else you think I need to know about this?
Dave: Well, sir, they were none too kind in the way they made their 'request'.
Henry: How's that?
Dave: Their exact words were "You tell that hairy SOB that if he's not here inside of two hours, he need not come back."
Henry: Well now. That sounds kind of serious, Dave.
Dave: Yes sir, it does.
Henry: And what time was it when they told you this?
Dave: It was about forty five minutes ago. It took me that long to get here after I tried to call your private number several times. But since I couldn't get an answer, I had to come out here. So, you have a little a little over an hour to get there.
Henry: Well then, I guess I need to come into the office today.
Dave: Yes, sir. It would seem that way.
Henry: Ok Dave. If you're going back to the office, you can let that sorry bunch of stuffed shirts know I'll be along as soon as I can. Or, if you would rather, you have my permission to take the rest of the day off. If this turns into anything 'life changing', I will let you know as soon as I know.
Dave: Thank you, sir. Good luck.
Henry: (to himself) Well, damn. So much for a restful day without the wife around...