Reene had pleaded to leave work earlier, because after last night, she really couldn't imagine walking by eleven for the meantime.

She needed to leave work earlier when the street was still busy.

After much persuading, Adam finally let her go by seven, though he said it was only that once.

Work was usually busy during late hours, he didn't want to have to do it alone.

Still, she was at least grateful for the early leave.

The moment the clock read seven p.m., she was off, half walking ...