Answers and questions
An answer. Finally. I've waited so long for it. I can't wait to read what he says, I'm so nervous.
An apology for keeping me waiting. A question when? Not no, just when... An answer I can live with; an answer that suggests he's inclined to come along
I answered his question. The waiting starts all over again. But now I know for sure that he'll come up with a reasonable excuse for his tardiness. This time round I know what to expect, what to do.
I just have to sit back and relax. I can manage: I've been through this before.