Stop in for a cup of coffee

Your analysis-of-alternatives presents several opportunities....

Magic 8 ball Responses

Option A: Outlook Good

Option B: You may rely on it

Option C: It is decidedly so

And as the Commander always responds to your MICON with Option D:
Establish a Point-of-no-return for a Harley Putt that ensures return prior to the boss, then act as if you are trying to accomplish something (being poorly done) so you are directed to stop...which leads to sipping whiskey.
Epic fail, could not reach mission go, no go, pivot point, fall back position Alpha! Pouring Bourbon now! ETA on Boss Lady, imminent! She is coming home to rescue me. It sounds quite chivalrous, but I can assure you it is self defense on her part. She learned years ago not to leave me unsupervised! Can a female be chivalrous?