I knew I wouldn't be making it to Shane's so I decided to call to let them know.
“Hello?”
“Is this Shane?” I said.
“No, this is Glen. [1] Who is this?”
“This is Sean. Tell Shane I can't make it.”
“Hold on, I'll get him,” Glen said, and put the phone down. I heard him walk into another room and mention to someone that I was on the phone. A minute goes by. I can hear several people over there talking and moving about. Another minute.
“Hey!” I yell. “Pick up the phone!” I can still hear several people talking. “Yo! Hey! Shane?” I hear shouting over there, seems like they're deep into Half-Life. After a few minutes I simply hang up, figuring they'll figure it out.