Original Commentary
The same kind of thing happened with Terrence and myself back in 2003 as well... only I didn't bother trying to make him dinner.

Modern Commentary
It's nice to go home early. Yes, you're out a few hours pay. Yes, you spent your time getting ready for work and traveling there, and it's not like gas or bus fare is cheaper when you work a half-day. But still, extra time at home is nice. Especially on a holiday.
Oh, yeah - bus fare. Emily has been there more than a year. She isn't on probation and got today off, which is just as well. Can't count on the boss to let them both out at the same time and Emily would've either left without Kimberly or insisted on joining them for dinner.- Terrence