Nicolas: Did you get a chance to look at the report?
Alex: No. Been really busy for the last couple of weeks.
Nicolas: You know that the deadline is this week.
Alex: Is that a real deadline or a soft one?
Nicolas: Real one. 
Alex: Then I better reschedule some stuff and look at it tonight.
Nicolas: Good man :-)
Alex: Always!
Nicolas: Write the draft reply and drop it to me on the email tomorrow morning so I can give it the once over and edit it if need be.
Alex: I will. Is it OK if i email it to you by the end of play tomorrow cause I have a family dinner on tonight?
Nicolas: It doesn't leave much time but it should be fine.
Alex: Thanks for that. I really appreciate it.
Nicolas: No probs. 
Nicolas reminds Alex to look at the report. Alex asks for a deadline extension. Nicolas agrees.