15 Minute Break

“So you’re suggesting we just go back up to work and act like nothing is wrong?” Sean asked as he sat down on a bench outside their office.

“I mean, obviously something’s wrong,” Rita replied, “We swapped bodies! But our 15 minute break is almost up, and they’re fire both of us if we’re not back up there in time for the daily stand-up. It’s not like we aren’t able to do each other’s jobs; we’re both product owners. I think we can manage until we can find a way to swap back.”

“But what if we can’t find a way to swap back? I don’t want to live my life as you! The last thing I would ever want to be is a woman! These heels are already annoying me.”

“And you think I’m crazy about being a guy? But if we’re stuck like this forever, then you’re going to have to get used to it. And it’s like anyone would believe that we randomly switched bodies in the middle of our break. But if the shoes are bothering you, I have some flats at my desk. But I’ve got to warn you that you’ll feel REALLY short when you talk to people.”

“I already feel short! And I hate that you’re right about this. Let’s go back. But after work, we need to make a plan about researching ways to swap back and another set of plans for if we don’t.”

“Making plans like that is EXACTLY why we’re both such great product owners.”