The Family Man
“The Human ConditionAT THE UNGODLY HOUR OF 11:45 P.M. Philip phones the number Thalia has supplied. His call wakes Henry, triggering a jolt of parental panic. "Archer here," he barks.There is music in the background and confusion in the caller's voice: Wrong number? Trying to reach Thalia. Krouch?"It's Henry Archer, from the apartment above.""Right, right. I remember. Is she there?"He repeats, "I'm upstairs. You called my number.""Sorry, you're breaking up. Let me move." Henry hears Philip field...ing greetings from passersby as the music recedes, and then the sounds of traffic. "There. Better. You were saying?""I'm Thalia's upstairs ... stepfather. She gave you my number in lieu of hers because of that matter requiring confidentiality."Except for horns and sirens, there is silence at the other end."She has no phone downstairs," he tries. "Not a landline, anyway.""Fine. I totally get it."Now Henry has mishandled his job and whatever social nuance he was supposed to convey. "She only has one number, her mobile, and in another week it could be awkward," he tries.Philip says, "Way too complicated, man.MoreLess
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