LATE FOR WORK - a tale of consequences, in one hundred words

LATE FOR WORK
Gerald pedalled furiously along the dark streets, shot through an amber light, and collided with a delivery van, breaking his wrist.Gerald’s absence left Dennis, the night porter, to set the breakfast bar, and he neglected to turn on the coffee urn.Deprived of her morning caffeine, the Foreign Secretary departed angrily for a Cabinet meeting, but her trailing scarf became trapped in the revolving door. Before Dennis could press the emergency button she was half-throttled. As she was rushed into Emergency, Gerald watched the drama, totally unaware that his failure to get up on time had averted a war.............................................................................It took me ages to come up with a story this week,but I've been busy helping with the local Arts Festival, so I hope you'll forgive any shortcomings.Thanks to https://rochellewisoff.com/  Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers, and to Yvette Prior for the photograph of a lovely mosaic floored lobby.