A Ride to Work

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#1

A RIDE TO WORK

#2

It's Wednesday morning.

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Grace is waiting outside her apartment building for her co-worker Nathan.

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They live in the same building.

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Nathan comes out the door and walks up to Grace.

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"Thanks again for the ride to work," Grace says.

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"No problem," Nathan answers.

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We work in the same office.

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"And we like the same music," Grace says.

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Whose turn is it to choose today?

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Nathan laughs. "Mine, and I want pop music."

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On their way to the car, Nathan yawns.

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"Late night?" Grace asks.

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"Yes," Nathan says. "I stayed up late watching a movie."

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Grace frowns. "You'll be sleepy at work."

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Nathan nods. "I know. I need coffee. So let's stop and get some."

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"We'll be late," says Grace.

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"I'll be fast," Nathan says.

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"I need coffee to survive today." Grace is worried.

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She doesn't like to be late to work.

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When they get to the car, Nathan unlocks it.

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"Don't worry, Grace. I'll just run in," says Nathan.

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"I'll be really fast." Grace looks at her phone.

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It's almost nine o'clock. We're going to be late.

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"They'll take money from our pay." Nathan responds.

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It's okay. We don't do this often.

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"Our boss will understand." Grace frowns and checks the time again.

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They'll be late if Nathan goes to get coffee.

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What should Grace do?