Erica, thanks for inviting me to your birthday party. was really looking forward to next Saturday night, I've been planning this party for ages You're coming, aren't you? Well, Erica, l'm calling you up to explain. Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it No way! refuse to accept that. insist on your coming. I'm sorry, really am. You see, it's my parents' wedding anniversary, and they're having the whole family over for dinner. They expect me to be there, and l can't let them down. So, sneak out as soon as the dinner's over. I can't just walk out like that Of course you can