Dialogue (The Call)
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Dialogue (The Call)

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- Kat! Did you get to the phone in time? Who was it?

- Probably a wrong number.

- Did they say anything?

- Yeah, but she sounded strange and just hung up before I could ask.

- Was she a stranger?

- No, she spoke perfect English.

- Did she ask for someone?

- No, I told you. She said something and then just hung up.

- Just like that? What did she want?

- Give me a minute. I need to take this out of the oven.

- Let me help you.

- Thank you. My back really hurts.

- You shouldn't bake... the baby is about to be born.

- Oh, by that logic, then I shouldn't run to get the phone either!

- Was it your mom? You always get moody when she calls.

- It was a woman, but not my mom. I could clearly hear her breathing, as if she were hesitating, and then she said, "When the cat leaves, the mice dance." Does that mean anything to you ? It sounded...odd.

- Come on, Kat. What nonsense. Do you want me to cut open the scones?

- Not now. Let's wait for them to cool down first. Don't you have any idea what "the cat-and- mice" thing could mean?

- I don't know. Probably the call was for a pet shop. I gotta go. I'll see you tonight.

- But, you haven't touched your breakfast!

- Don't worry! I'll eat something at work! Bye!

- Bye... and try to not trip over your nose...

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