Of course, it does. No. In fact, the conduct that led to this decision happened after Mr. Reed had returned to his seat and stopped participating. Richard fell silent.
Dana continued. You were allowed to stay on board after the seat dispute. Richard looked down. You were given a clear path to continue your trip.
He said nothing. Remain in your seat and leave Mrs. Brooks alone. Richard looked up. I was trying to defend myself.
You were told how to do that. You could file a complaint after the flight. So, I was supposed to sit here while everyone thought I was a liar. Dana's expression remained neutral.
What other passengers think is not something the crew can control. Whether you follow crew instructions is Richard looked toward Clare. She was waiting for me to make one mistake. Clare shook her head.
You were given several chances. Richard turned back to Dana. What if I sit down now? His voice had changed.
The anger was still there, but underneath it was something else. Uncertainty. I won't say another word. Dana shook her head.
You already received that opportunity. I'm telling you, I'll stay here. And after the final instruction, you chose to stand again. Richard looked around the cabin.
Passengers were watching. The same people whose opinions he had tried to change would now watch him leave. Dana gave him a moment. Mr. Hail, gather your belongings.
Richard slowly unfastened his seat belt. He stood. Then he opened the overhead compartment and pulled down his bag. There was no applause, no cheering.
No one celebrated. The silence made the consequence feel more serious. Richard put the bag over his shoulder. Then he looked toward Evelyn.
You wanted this? Evelyn held his gaze. No. Richard seemed surprised.
I wanted you to leave me alone. His expression tightened. You're getting exactly what you wanted. Evelyn shook her head.
You were allowed to stay. Richard said nothing. You were sitting in your seat. The argument was over.
She paused. You got up again. Richard looked away. Dana gestured toward the front.
Let's go. Richard stepped into the aisle. As he passed Marcus, he stopped. "You think you proved something?" Marcus looked up.
"No, you could have stayed out of it." Marcus nodded once. "I could have." Richard seemed surprised by the answer.
Marcus continued, "But then something I knew wasn't true would have gone unchallenged." "You decided to save her?" "No." Marcus glanced toward Evelyn.
"She didn't need me to save her." Then he looked back at Richard.
She needed the truth not to disappear because someone else was saying something louder. Richard stared at him. For once, he had no immediate response. Dana repeated.
Mr. Hail. Richard continued forward. When he reached Evelyn's row, he slowed. Clare moved closer.
Richard noticed and stopped at a distance. I didn't want any of this, he said. Evelyn looked at him. I believe you.