F: Jack, were you late yesterday? ,M: Yes, when I was going to work, my wife had a fever and I had to send her to the hospital. ,F: Is she better now? ,M: Yes, a little, thank you.
(A) F: I'm sorry you didn't come to work yesterday with a fever. (B) F: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that. Would you mind speaking more slowly? (C) F: It's excusable to be late for taking your father to the hospital. (D) F: Don't worry, we can understand your lateness.
D