The next morning.
After saying goodbye to his father, Luke took his luggage and headed to New York International Airport by airport bus.
Getting the ticket, checking in the luggage, going through security, and waiting at the gate—Luke finally boarded the plane at eleven in the morning.
Luke's seat was by the window this time, next to a young, blue-eyed blonde girl with freckles and a full figure. She looked quite young, with lively big eyes that suggested a bubbly and outgoing personality.
Luke was very satisfied with this travel setup.
A window seat to enjoy the view, and a young girl sitting next to him—not necessarily needing to do anything, just feeling good.
Looking at the white girl sitting beside him, Luke asked, "Are you headed to Los Angeles too?"
The girl smiled and joked, "No, I'm just about to talk to the flight attendant to see if I can get off halfway."
