The goose on the highway

Take Kofi's part first, then Anika's. Kofi starts rushed and a bit comic; Anika is dry and tired of excuses. Copy her flat, one-word "A goose." Then notice how both voices soften once Kofi tells the truth.

1. KofiSorry, sorry. I know I'm late. There was a goose on the highway.
2. AnikaA goose.
3. KofiA huge one. It stopped all the traffic. The police had to come.
4. AnikaKofi, on Monday it was a flat tire. On Tuesday, your alarm clock died.
5. KofiIt's been a very unlucky week.
6. AnikaAnd now a goose. A likely story.
7. KofiI have a photo of the goose. Do you want to see it?
8. AnikaI don't need to see the goose. I need you here at nine.
9. KofiThat's fair. I'm really sorry. It won't happen again.
10. AnikaYou said that yesterday. Is something going on? You were never late before.
11. KofiHonestly? Yes. My sister had surgery last week. I'm taking my nephew to school.
12. AnikaWhy didn't you tell me?
13. KofiI didn't want special treatment. And the school opens at eight-forty.
14. AnikaSo you drop him off and then race across the city.
15. KofiEvery morning. The goose was real, though. That part's true.
16. AnikaI believe you. Look, I can cut you some slack. How long will this last?
17. KofiAbout three more weeks, until she can drive again.
18. AnikaThen let's move the team meeting to nine-thirty for now. Nobody will complain.
19. KofiThank you, Anika. Really. And no more goose stories.