As the minutes ticked by, he envisioned stretching out his legs, enjoying the extra space and amenities. He had paid extra for the comfort of business class after the high-stress trip. He needed this time to decompress.
Right on time, the gate agent announced boarding for business class passengers. Eagerly, Carl jumped up and made his way to the front of the line, his boarding pass in hand. Just a few more steps and he would be relaxing in his seat, unwinding with a drink in hand.