lol he must read here 
Well, if he does, he needs to correct his chronology of events.
He was going to drive Marta to work on Friday because their other vehicle was in the shop, and then pick her up after work, when they'd also get the now-repaired vehicle.
Okay.
This Friday.
He and Marta take the pet to the veterinary.
The veterinary examines the pet, and apparently the news is good.
He and Marta, and the pet, on their way home, stop at a doughnut shop.
Okay.
Was all this done before the big guy
finally took poor dear Marta to work, or what?