Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
He said that he would be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there had been a death in his family.

A

He said "I am going to take a leave for two weeks as there had been a death in my family".

B

He said, "I would be taking a leave of absence for 2 weeks as there been a death in my family

C

He said "I will be taking a leave of absence for two week as there is a death in my family".

D

He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death in my family".