A mass of confusing thoughts ran through Danny's head at once.
In the midst of them all, one became clear; a date.
He sat down silently, a look of shock on his face.
"...are you okay?" Chance asked, noticing Danny's sudden silence.
"I... I want to take a leave of absence tomorrow. Lasting at least for a few days," Danny said.
"What? Why?" Chance asked, keeping one eye on this so-called 'Adam Different' as he spoke.
"I need to be in Melbourne in two days' time. I'm not sure what I'm going to do there, but... it's... it's my grandfather's birthday," Danny explained.
"What? His birthday? What do you mean, his... oh," Chance fell silent. "You mean his birthday."
