Archive

Day: 16 August 1999

Imad’s News and a Call From Lyssa (Part 7)

Unable to reach Lyssa, Tony phones Imad and hears shocking news about Naqi and Penelope. When Lyssa calls back she dodges the subject, describes her Sunday out with Ivan and talks about her birthday plans.

Pool Shots and a Supreme Court Run (Part 6)

At lunch Linh draws out a wad of cash and Tony embarrasses himself at pool against Thao and Rhett. Back at work he is sent to the Supreme Court, where counters, payphones and queues eat a frustrating hour.

A Mask and Missing Transparencies (Part 5)

Staying home, Tony writes a long reflection on how clothes and gadgets have become a mask. He then retells a Thursday of running out of transparencies, being blamed and finding Jana’s lost file.

Linh Plays Romeo and a Girl in Red (Part 4)

Walking to the station, Tony watches Linh charm Delphi while Rhett sulks beside him. On the platform a woman in a red sweater catches his eye all the way to Glenfield, before he describes a quiet day at home.

A Sleepy Induction Meeting With Jana (Part 3)

Tony pays Najla back with a slow hand on the outgoing mail before heading upstairs with Jana. The induction meeting turns up sick leave perks, an incentive scheme legal staff are not part of and a drowsy company video.

Football Heartbreak and Linh’s Big Loan (Part 2)

Tony relives Brisbane’s heartbreaking draw with Manly from the back of Shawn’s Ute. At a Wednesday food court lunch Linh brags about his approved loan and Tony thinks about credit cards and his future car.

Awful Chairs and a Girl on the Train (Part 1)

Staying home with aching legs, Tony starts the tale of last Wednesday. A girl on the train, plans for a laptop and a rematch of the liter argument with Najla lead to ten stiff new chairs the legal staff reject.