Carl is sitting on a plane, waiting for the flight to end. When the doors close, he feels a jolt. He turns around and sees a seven-year-old boy in line behind him. The boy kicks Carl in the chair.
A few hours earlier, Carl had been relaxed. He had arrived at the airport shortly after a business trip to Boston. It had been flooded for two days.
The trip was important because it involved business, which could affect the quarterly goals.
Carl feels like he did something, even though he was tired. Through hard work and perseverance, he had secured a promising contract.
He sits in his seat at the airport, looking at the clock. Boarding in ten minutes. He breathes a sigh of relief.
After a stressful trip, he paid extra for a business class.
The gate agent announces that business class passengers are boarding. Carl stands up and walks to the front of the line. A few more steps, and he can relax.
