this is what your mates are for …

”hello there my name is ………. i am *your name*’s brother … he wont be able to come in today *name problem* he’ll be returning to work as soon as he’s able to, any problems just call me on *give 11 digit wrong mobile number* cheers, bye”

work will never have a go at family … fact

(use this unless peoples lifes depend on your job … if that is the case … get to work ya bum 😉 )