conversation
(my phone rings at 7:20 PM on Saturday night, a call from Jim, who is keeping the girls....)

Me: Hello? Is everything ok?
(I alwaaaaays ask this.)
Jim: Well, (sniffle) I was just calling because (sniffle) I am not really feeling too well....
Me: Are you ok?
Jim: Yes, I think I just ate something bad (sniffle,cough)
Me: So, why are you calling? Do you need me to pick up the girls?
Jim: Well, (sniffle) I mean, I don't want to take away from your weekend or anything... (sniffle,cough) I was just thinking I might bring them home early.
Me: Jim?
Jim: Yeah?
Me: Who do you think keeps them when I am sick? Tough it out.