Chapter 1
Ruth's computer chirped alerting her to a new email. She shrunk the window she was working in and checked her inbox.
To: Ruth Evershed
From: Harry Pearce
Subject: Home time
Ruth, it's late. Go home.
H.
To: Harry Pearce
From: Ruth Evershed
Subject: RE: Home time
You too.
R.
To: Ruth Evershed
From: Harry Pearce
Subject: RE: RE: Home time
You need to go now, if you want to get the last bus.
H.
To: Harry Pearce
From: Ruth Evershed
Subject: RE: RE: RE: Home time
Thanks for the reminder, but I need to do this now.
R.
To: Ruth Evershed
From: Harry Pearce
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: Home time
Why? Surely it can wait? I know it's nothing urgent; it's been quiet days lately.
H.
To: Harry Pearce
From: Ruth Evershed
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Home time
OK. Fair enough. My eyes are reminding me to sleep now as well.
Night Harry
R.
P.S: Bedtime for you too.
Ruth began shutting down her computer and collecting her belongings. She glanced towards Harry's office. He caught her eye and smiled, indicating he'd received her email; as a silent goodbye. Ruth turned off her computer, picked up her bag and left to catch the bus.