“Good afternoon, Kent,” Sheila spoke first.

Kent, on the other hand, was silent for a moment before speaking. “Sheila, did you just get up from your nap? Or are you already at work?”

“I haven’t left for work yet. I’m getting ready to, though. What’s up?”

“Nothing much, I just wanted to call you to hear your voice.”

Sheila fell silent for a moment before saying, “Kent, you don’t have to do this. There’s no way we’re getting together. I’ve already said all I need to say.

“Also, this issue is