W: Hi John, this is Dedra. How are you?
M: Hello Dedra. I'm good. How are you? How's your story coming along?
W: Well, that's what I'm calling about. I'm afraid I'm behind on it. Um, I got two last-minute assignments last week with urgent deadlines. I had to meet those, so, you know. Sorry. But I can have your story to you by Monday. Would that be OK?
M: Sure, if it's in my in-box Monday morning that'll work for me. And I'm glad you're doing so well with your freelancing! The way things are going here, maybe I'll be joining you soon.
