Why, Tom? It's five to six already and you are still writing here.
So what? Are we going anywhere?
Yes, have you forgotten? We have arranged to go to Mary's to watch some videos tonight.
Oh, I'm sorry I forgot all about it. Well, can I take a rain check?
What's the matter with you? You are the one that persuaded all of us to go there.
I'm terribly sorry, Rose. But I have to finish this paper by tomorrow or professor Martin will kill me.