Since we’re all getting excited for Not A Clue to come out, here’s a little text conversation you might enjoy…
Adam: I hear you called in sick.
Charlie: What? How? You’re not even at the office today!
Charlie: I plead the fifth.
Charlie: Whatever that means.
Adam: Not a thing in this country.
Charlie: Damn it.
Adam: Dona called me. She’s worried about you.
Charlie: Really? Why? I just told her I have a cold.
Charlie: Which I do. Totally. Cough. Sneeze.
Adam: Because you never call in sick and usually come in even if you have broken limbs and fresh stitches. Like last week.
Charlie: I knew visiting that petting zoo was a mistake.
Adam: Who knew ducks could be so territorial?
Charlie: Not me. That’s an error I won’t make twice.
Charlie: So Dona called you because she was worried about me?
Adam: Yeah. She wants me to swing by when my hospital shift is over to check on you.
Charlie: Oh, that’s unnecessary.
Adam: I don’t mind.
Charlie: Really, don’t go out of your way. I’m doing OK. No need to check on me.
Adam: You know, it almost sounds like you’re worried about me coming over.
Charlie: Only because I wouldn’t want you to catch anything. I’m leaking mucus everywhere. It’s disgusting. I don’t want to give it to you.
Adam: Oh, is that why?
Charlie: Yep, you know me. Always thinking of others.
Adam: Was that meant to convince me you weren’t lying?
Charlie: Damn it. That would have worked on Dona.
Adam: I assume it’s pure coincidence that the book you’ve been talking about for the last month came out today?
Charlie: Oh, did it? I totally forgot.
Adam: Sure you did.
Adam: You seem very sick to me. Definitely shouldn’t come down to the office. Let me know if you need tomorrow off as well. You know. To finish being sick.
Charlie: I have never loved you as much as I do in this moment.
OMG Charlie and Adam are awesome!!!!!!!!! If only I could channel Charlie better!!!!!!
😁😁 This comment makes me so happy. I’m so glad you liked the story!!
That is totally me! I save sick days for when one of my fave authors had a book out!!! Not the leaking mucus thing. Well maybe sometimes. Yay!
Hahahaha, this made me snort-laugh! I’m so glad you’re not leaking mucus. (Most of the time, at least.) 😂
Pee-in-your-pants funny. I can’t wait for Covid to be over and I can be reading one of your books on a plane, start laughing hysterically, have the rows around me join in without knowing why with the flight attendants and finally the pilots chiming in. . Happened with a Bill Bryson, will totally happen with you. I also love Charlie’s loving animals. The conversation about finding a lost bunny was pure gold. Thanks for the snorts. You’ve nailed it.
Erica, sorry it’s taken me so long to reply! I’ve been on a farm in rural Australia, somewhere the internet only works if you dance naked under a gibbous moon (or so I’m told). But thank you for such a lovely (and hilarious) message! 😂 You must have a great laugh. I’m pretty sure giving that many people the giggles is a superpower. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Charlie series! Thank you for taking the time to tell me. You made my day. xx