Did I ever tell you about my last phone call? Garrett asked. Yes, Clark said gently. I believe you did. Garrett had had a wife and four-year-old twins in Halifax, but the last call he'd ever made was to his boss. The last words he'd spoken into a telephone were a bouquet of corporate clichés, seared horribly into memory.
Garrett reflects on his final phone call, which evokes painful memories. Although he had a family in Halifax, including a wife and young twins, that call was to his boss, filled with meaningless corporate phrases. This moment is etched deeply in his mind, highlighting the disconnect between his personal life and his professional obligations.
Clark gently reminds Garrett that he's shared this story before, indicating that it is a significant part of his life. This recollection illustrates the weight of memories associated with lost connections and the stark contrast between intimate relationships and the impersonal nature of corporate communication.
