Slight Delay
by Cade Scott
Hello there sir.
Who is this?
Not having your phone on ‘airplane mode’ is wrong.
But it is going to save your life.
How’re you texting me?
Does not matter.
Who are you?
That does not matter either.
What do you want?
There is the question I was waiting for.
Are you on this flight?
Yes.
Then who are you? And how’d you get this number?
I know you.
What the…
Ok. Creep. Leave me alone.
I have something important to tell you.
How in the world are you able to text me?
Like I said. That does not matter.
It does to me.
Now listen to me.
Not until you tell me who you are and how you’re doing this…
This was the only way to communicate you.
Which one are you?
Just pay attention to what I have to say.
Which seat are you in?
I have important information.
I’m calling the stewardess.
NO!
Not yet.
Then tell me who the freak you are.
You are in danger.
Ok. Stop playing this game.
No, listen. I am serious.
That’s it. I’m calling the attendant.
I know what is going to happen.
What do you mean?
Listen to me and follow my instructions.
What’s going on?
There are two terrorists on board.
What?!?!
Do not freak out. They are not going to do anything for at least a little while longer.
How do you know this?
I will tell you later. Just heed my words for now.
If this is some joke.
It is not.
How do I know?
Your life may depend on it. Do not brush it off.
Ok…
One is sitting in 24D.
The other in 3B.
He’s…
Directly in front of you. I know.
What do I do?
Nothing yet. Just alerting you where they are.
Why should I trust you?
Lady to your right.
Yes?
She will jerk in her sleep in 3…
2…
1…
Wow.
Coincidence.
You will hit turbulence in about a minute.
How’re you texting me again?
Turbulence in 30 sec.
This is some elaborate game you got going here.
10 sec.
I hope you’re wrong cause this old man walking down is-
Going to stumble…Now.
Oh my god… Who are you?!
Believe me now?
Captain just turned on the fasten seatbelt sign.
Now. The man in front of you is going to get up in two minutes.
But, the turbulence…
Perfect distraction.
What will he do?
He will go into the bathroom.
Ok…
What he does in there, I am not sure, but when he comes back out, he hands something to the person in 24D.
Then what?
Then he comes back to his seat…
And?
Grabs the woman in 2B hostage.
Oh god…
What do I do? Why’re you telling me?
Cause you can stop it.
How so?
I’m not strong enough. I hate blood. God, do they crash the plane?
Calm down.
What do I do?!?
Nothing yet.
WHAT?!?!
I let him take her.
As soon as he comes out of the bathroom, you get up and go.
Ok. Why?
Inside you’ll find a gun under the sink.
No…
The other guy will retrieve that gun and keep everyone down.
How’d they get a gun on the plane?
That does not matter.
All that matters is that they have it.
What do you want me to do with it?
You will take it. And stuff it in you back pocket.
Keep it hidden.
Why?
While the guy in front of you is creating chaos and pandemonium, run back to your seat.
Ok then just sit there?! Some plan you have.
No. He will spin around, a knife in his hand. When he has his back to you. Smack him with the butt.
Crap.
You can do it.
I don’t know…
People’s lives are at stake, everyone’s life is.
I know what happens if you do not do this.
What…
The plan crashes.
God…
So, can you do this?
Sound like I have to.
Yes. Yes I can.
Good.
After you get the first guy, the second will run after you.
And?
You have the gun…
No…
Do I use it?
Not with that many people. No.
Then how do I handle him?
He does not know you will use the gun. So aim it and keep him at bay.
THEN WHAT?!
The air marshal is sitting in 17C.
He will come after me with the gun!!
Not if you convince them it is the other guy.
Right! Guy with gun vs. guy without one.
He will have a knife in his hand.
How in the world did they sneak these on?
I do not have time to explain. You will see later.
So what? Hold the guy back with the gun.
Convince the passengers you are here to save them, then allow the marshal to do the rest.
He will not believe me.
He will.
How can you be so confident?
I am in contact with him too.
Who are you?
Ready?
No…
1 minute. Good luck. Remember, just takes a second of courage.
You have a chance to be a hero.
Save everyone. Save yourself.
3…2…1…
Congratulations.
Wow.
I did it.
:)
I’m sweating like no other.
How did you know what to do?
Who are you?
A friend :)
Really though. Thank you.
No, thank you.
Will I ever see or meet you?
Technically you already have.
What?!?
You have known me all your life.
Are you… Me? Ha. Some back to the future stuff?
Not exactly.
I’m so confused… But thank you again nonetheless.
Well, it only took you five tries to finally get it.
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