Tom: Yeah, I did. I'm looking forward to it.
Alan: Actually, I'm afraid that I won't be able to make it. I must stay home and trim my cat's fur.
Tom: Seriously? That's your excuse?
Alan: I know, and I feel terrible about missing it. But my cat is really overdue for a haircut.
Tom: I'm sorry, but that's a ridiculous excuse. You're letting the rest of the team down by not attending the meeting.
Which is correct?
(A) Alan did not forward the e-mail to Tom.
(B) Alan’s cat was in the hospital for a haircut.
(C) Alan’s excuse was not reasonable to Tom.
(D) Alan asked Tom to attend the meeting for him.