Dear T,

And now I've screwed up another work thing. I hope my good track record on this particular account will keep me from getting fired. I have no idea how I missed that assignment email... And why didn't anyone say something when I didn't submit it on the due date of Friday? Or at least today?

Wish I could talk to you for a few minutes, but H helped talk me down, and I don't want to email if I can avoid it. Hope I don't get fired or anything. But I can't possibly be the first person to miss an assignment like that, with the way they assign things. It was much better when it was more personalized--L would have emailed again if I didn't confirm receipt from her. The automated system isn't like that.

Love,
LT