The editorial staff at Radio D is waiting for Philipp. Paula and Ayhan, his future co-workers, are killing time. But there's no sign of Philipp and the telephone lines are down. Due to bad weather, Philipp is very late. He tries to call Paula to let her know, but he cannot reach her. Paula and Ayhan finally leave the office. A call from Philipp's mother only adds to the confusion. Philipp apologizes for the delay. In this episode, you will hear various forms of apology and excuse.