"Pip," William said into the mic, "That's all."
The Joey did not respond.
"Pip," William tried again, "Thank you."
Nothing.
William looked at Peter, who looked at Rick.
"What's the word for done," Peter said.
"Done," Rick said. "Looks like we'd better put in a few more ways of saying done," he said, scribbling a note to himself.
William said, "Pip: done."
"Thank you," the Joey said. "Shall I send this fax now or later?"
"Now," William said. He looked at Peter. "Is that okay."