C43 I need a favor

**Third person**

Everything seemed to amuse him, maybe because he had somehow ended up sleeping for about eighteen hours himself.

“Yes, I guess we were both tired,” Val replied, feigning innocence.

Adam grinded his teeth in annoyance, and his blood boiled; he'd just missed a perfect opportunity.

“Sure, I guess we were.”

The next day at work went quickly for Valerie. Adam didn't come to work