Thin Diesel

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What do you do next? The words replayed in my head after each tool was packed into my bag. I ensure my black notebook with everyone’s tickets is in the side pouch. Who cares what’s next? I have to do this now. Upon placing the final chisel into the bag I noticed the time on my watch. I was late for the expedition. Now, this wasn’t unusual, I was never one for being prompt or sticking to a strict schedule. Yet, this discovery may be worth the extra effort. What do I do next? I grab my things and get to my car. Speeding through traffic I don’t notice anyone else on the roads. I was late, but the world was asleep at this moment. Not for long, I thought, these roads will be backed up on my way home. Maybe, I’ll never go back. What would you do next? Arriving at the airport, I notice the rest of my team unloading their vehicles and they appear to be ready for the ensuing 16 hour flight and the rest they still haven’t received. Some business types pass us by on their way in. We catch up with each other quickly and begin to wheel our bags inside. I pull out the little black notebook with all my notes from previous trips and take out everyone’s tickets. We hustle to our gates to make it in time. Luckily, we arrive at the gates as they are doing a final boarding call. What’s next?