Jessie’s sudden intervention, coupled with the visible relief on her face, seemed to communicate to the chimp that David was not a threat but a potential ally. With a subtle change in its stance, the chimp turned away, suggesting that both Jessie and David should follow its lead.
The sudden charge of the chimp left David in a state of shock, causing him to stumble and fall to the ground. Gasping for breath, he turned to Jessie, his eyes wide with confusion and concern, and asked urgently, “What’s going on? What are we chasing here?”