My sister explained that his grandfather worked at the Pentagon and skipped work that day upon learning his daughter was in labor.

Do that when you get back - upon returning to work, take at least 30-60 minutes to prioritize and plan so that you can focus on your most important projects and not be overwhelmed (see next step).

Good old Rahul, always reliable, he knows himself to be, always can be depended upon - home on time from work at least three days a week to eat with his son.