Faux Pas

My old boss, who I absolutely adore, has been out of the office since before Christmas, seemingly on vacation. She came in today, and I greeted her cheerfully!

Me: Yo! What's up, slacker?
Ex-boss: (with funny look) Hi, Jamee
Me: How was your holiday?
Ex-boss: You don't know, do you?
Me: Um, I guess not.
Ex-boss: My mother died. That's why I have been out.
Me: (no sound-except for me sucking in air quickly.)

I just came out of the hole I had sequestered myself in just to tell that story. I will retreat to my hole to continue my self-flagellation.