“Oh, that’s not necessary,” Jack said. “Please, take it,” she insisted. Jack didn’t understand what was happening, but he felt a strong urge to leave. “Thank you, I really appreciate it,” Jack said, trying to end the conversation quickly. “Have a great day!” he added as he walked away.
Back in the cockpit, Jack’s hands trembled as he readied the plane for boarding. His co-pilot Mike noticed and asked, “Hey Jack, everything okay? You seem a bit shaken.” After a moment’s hesitation, Jack took a deep breath and began, “Something really strange just happened. Maybe you should take control of the plane this time, because I’m starting to doubt my own sanity.”