Terri: Wendy, you ok, it's been AGES!
Wendy: Hello, old friend! Yes, it's got to be 10 years, you still at the hospital?
Terri: Yes, still sucking up that blood, vampire that I am! You still at the vets?
Wendy: Oh, yes. Well, it hardly hurts at all and you get the vein first time, you're an expert! 
Terri: Plenty of practice, 20 years there now!
Wendy: Don't you get a bit tired of all that blood?
Terri: Don't you get tired of all those yapping dogs and awkward owners? Yes, of course I do, but I get a secondment every year to another dept. This year, records, last year, pharmacy assistant. Keeps us fresh and gives us extra skills.
Wendy: Sorry, but it does seem s weird sort of job, jabbing people with needles all day!
Terri: Well, maybe, but it pays the bills and I've got lots of friends there, lovely bunch they are!
Wendy: That's good, I'm either with one or other of the Part timers and I must admit, both get on my nerves! Always complaining!
Terri: Pot, kettle, black, I think, Terri!
Wendy: LOL! Maybe! How's Derek?
Terri: Oh, bloody hell, of course, you don't know! He was having an affair and I kicked him out 3 years ago!
Wendy: Wow! No, I didn't know that! You OK?
Terri: Yes, I'm well over it. Got a new man now, Johnnie. He's a good one, I hope!
Wendy: Well, good for you! I never remarried after Jeff. Love of my life.
Terri: I know, and so young. Still think of us 4, happy days! 
Wendy: I know! That office was a hotbed of romance, wasn't it. Anyway, have to go now, keep in touch!
Terri and Wendy haven't spoken for about 10 years. Terri has been working at the hospital for 20 years. Wendy still works at the vet's. Terri likes her job. Terri kicked Derek out 3 years ago. Derek had an affair. Terri is with Johnnie now. Wendy never remarried after Jeff. 