Announcement at one hour on the tarmac of SFO — 5-10 min maintenance check, please hold.

Announcement at one hour forty-five minutes — please disembark.

Six hours later, we’re finally flying.  12 hours of travel suddenly becomes 18+. 

Plane lands. Luggage first off the carousel. Run for Nartia Express — make the train with 7 seconds to spare. Feels like the most heavenly place on earth. 

Collapses. End scene.