In this story, a conversation takes place between two colleagues, with one named Carol feeling overwhelmed by assignments and worried about meeting deadlines. The other colleague suggests she stay late to finish her work, and Carol reluctantly agrees. They then discuss an upcoming intern joining the office, but Carol's response implies she might have missed this detail due to her age or other issues, which leads to some light-hearted teasing about her hearing. The interaction highlights both the pressures of work and the dynamics of their relationship.