Deboarah Cally, 'Debbie' to here friends, accepts a lift home from her boss, Roger Daunt. She entertains high hopes that she might get Roger to 'come up for coffee' when they get to her flat. But things don't go to Debbie's plan...
We join them as Roger is saying patiently, "Calm down Deborah, I did NOT call you a 'tart'. I just said that you 'dressed' like a tart, which you do," Debbie squirms in the passenger seat.
Keeping his voice level Roger continues, "I have told you before, if you keep showing me your stocking tops when bending over, and if you keep leaning over my desk in low cut blouse showing be your heavy breasts, I shall have to file a complaint about your inappropriate dress."
"I didn't mean anything by it..."
"Of course you did Deborah. You know this is not the first example of your flirty behaviour. For example, this is the second time this week that you have asked me to give you a lift home."
Debbie is on the verge of tears, "Yow know, if I get another warning, I'll be given my cards."
"Yes, I know that. And I also know that your previous warnings were also for 'inappropriate dress'," Debbie is quiet, "furthermore, you have been 'working' your through way the directors in turn, flirting your way into their beds."
Roger maneuvers his Volvo Estate round a tight corner in busy traffic, "It's got to stop Deborah. I AM going to put in the complaint."
"Pleeeease give me one more chance, I'll be good, I'll wear regulation clothes, I won't let you down."
Debbie pulls herself together and decides to try a different angle, "You are different from the others," Roger says nothing, "you are kind, but firm. You aren't a bully like some, but you always get your way."
"You like powerful men, don't you Deborah?"
"Yes Sir, I suppose I do. I don't know why. It's just a thing with me."
"You don't like uncertainty. You enjoy sticking to a routine. I have noticed that you are never late."
"Yes, I suppose that's true as well. HEY, we've gone past my flat. Where are you taking me?" Debbie felt fearful.
"You are a good worker Deborah and I don't want to lose you. I have decided that 'all work and no play' is not good for you. We going to take a little walk in the country, so that we can talk uninterrupted."
Debbie smiles to herself. Perhaps she was going to get out of the trouble after all. And maybe, just maybe, she might make some 'progress' with Roger.
They continue driving along the road out of town, chatting about this and that. After about fifteen minutes Roger turns the car on to a muddy track. After a slow bumpy ride up the track he brings the Volvo to a halt.
"Come on, we are going for a short walk while the sun is still shinning," he guides her through a gate and further along a track. Deborah struggles in her high heels, but it is very peaceful. They hear birds singing.
An an old barn comes into sight, "We can rest your feet in here," Debbie follows him inside. There are hay bales stacked all around, "sit down Deborah." Roger indicates a bale.
She looks around, "It's nice in here."
"This last couple of weeks, you have been making a 'play' for me, haven't you Deborah."
"Err, yes I suppose so."
"I am much older than you and not 'cool', why me?"
Debbie is startled by his directness, "I like you. And I suppose I like your 'authority'. Everyone listens to you."