INT, SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT, DAY

ANDY walks along the terminal observing people as he waits for his flight to be called. He notice two MIDDLE EASTERN MALES, looking nervous. People in the area slyly look at them because they are nervous too. There is tension in the area. ANDY becomes nervous as well as thoughts come racing through his head.

INT, AIRPLANE, DAY

ANDY sits down in his nice business class seat. He wonders how he ever got these seats – and figures that there was a mistake in his seating. A very tall and built, bald, MIDDLE EASTERN MAN comes and looks at ANDY and the seat next to him. He moves on to the back of the plane. ANDY does not think much of it and starts to play with all the gadgets the plane comes with. While he is playing with them, an AIRLINE ASSISTANT comes from behind escorting the MIDDLE EASTERN MAN and seats him next to ANDY. ANDY gets a little nervous.

ANDY(to himself)
Geez, would you stop? There is nothing wrong with this guy, you are just over reacting. I can’t believe you’re acting like this – calm down.

MIDDLE EASTERN MAN
So, where you headed?

ANDY
Newark, New Jersey. How about you?

MIDDLE EASTERN MAN (mumbles quietly)
Afghanistan.

ANDY (starting to tense up again)
Oh, really? Wow.

MIDDLE EASTERN MAN
Yep.

ANDY
May I ask what for?

MIDDLE EASTERN MAN
I’m going there to help set up the new government, economy, and help the women how to learn independently – I’m in business and have some time to spare.

ANDY
Oh wow, that’s really awesome. I remember reading about a group of people from the bay area going there to help out in the paper.
MIDDLE EASTERN MAN
Yep. That’s me.

ANDY and MIDDLE EASTERN MAN continue conversation about their jobs, the economy, and cars. ANDY feels incredibly stupid and ashamed, while at the same time, relieved. He has been reminded to stop judging people.