When I get back to my office, I fumble around for my phone and send a message to Cal. I need to tell you something. Will you be home after work?

Almost immediately, I see the three dots appear, so I know he’s using his phone during work hours. I have to remind myself that some people don’t stash their phone away while they’re on company time. My phone pings with his response. wus up? I am downtown anyway for an inspection. Buy me lunch?

That works. ...