getting wires crossed

driver: "nikki, where is sudha?"

nikki: "she did not come to work today. she has chicken pox."

driver: "really?" (eyes widening) chicken pox?"

driver paused..seemed to be in deep thought

driver: "you know in india, too many chickens. maybe not good."

nikki: looking puzzled "oh okay."

makaraan ang ilang minuto saka ko lang na-realize na akala ng tsuper namin na may bird flu ang ka-opisina namin.