Picture having been left outside while your SO goes to figure out what's going on. She tells you she'll be right back. Two hours later, she comes back. "Sorry,

Picture having been left outside while your SO goes to figure out what's going on. She tells you she'll be right back. Two hours later, she comes back. "Sorry, I had to give my talk. They didn't give me a choice. I hope you didn't get too bored standing out here waiting for me." Personally, I applaud the author for realizing that there was, in fact, a choice - and then choosing it.