Song is resting peacefully and talking incoherently as he rests. He has not yet fully awakened, however it is a good sign I tell Yea as she smiles and leans over her husband placing a soft kiss to his forehead. What a loving couple they are, I think. Forty years. That is amazing.

I then think about what Yea told me. She said someone special was coming for me. God, I hope she's right. She said I must keep my eyes open, or I might miss him. I chuckle with the thought. They'd have to be very special someone. It's not easy to maintain a long-distance relationship when I don't know where I will be for months at a time. I go where I'm needed.

I can't see this working if things don't change around my work. I've been doing this for several years, and I don't want to stop. I absolutely love what I do. Men say it's okay and that they can handle it at the time, but then we drift apart, and I get hurt. I'd like a partner for life.

I take my backpack from the taxi driver and go inside the airport. I'm early and look for a seat before I head to security. As soon as I sit down my phone vibrates and I remove it from my pocket. I See his picture pop up and immediately smile.

"Hi baby!' I respond excitedly.

"Hi Tae. I-I been trying to call you since yesterday." His voice shakes as he talks but I ignore it.

"I didn't finish work until 1:00 a.m. Anyway, I'm at the airport early and my flight leaves in 2 hours. So, I will be snuggled up with you in like 8 hours. I plan to be spending about 80% of my week off in bed servicing my man. I can't wait to see you babe." I talk fast and share my excitement about my visit.

"Tae, we need to talk." His voice trails off and I again ignore the signs. I just need to catch my flight and whatever is going on we'll settle it when I arrive.

"Babe, it can wait too later. I hope you got everything from the market I put on the list I sent you. I'm going to make you some delicious meals. Of course, during the short amount of time, we are not in bed. I really need this time off and I miss you so much." I chatter away to keep the call light.

"Tae, stop. We really need to talk." His voice is firmer this time.

"Did I tell you that little boy I was treating that fell into the well has made a full recovery. Isn't that great. Look, I'm going to get going through security and I will see you when I land at the gate with a big wet kiss..."

"Tae! Stop it!" I startle and feel a burning sensation in my throat. I know this conversation all too well. He takes in a long and audible breath and releases it before he starts to talk.

"I don't really know how to say this, but please don't come. I tried to reach you all day yesterday. I did not want to do this like this. W-We aren't working. " He pauses and I grit my teeth as my jaw tightens.

"You knew it wasn't going to be easy! But you said you'd do whatever it takes!" I spit into my phone.

"Tae, I did do whatever it takes," he says calmly. "But you were never available at the times we scheduled to talk. You were supposed to visit 3 months ago. Our calls are short and every time we get together, we spend the entire time fucking. I love having sex with you, but I want more. I want to get to know you and build a life. I did try and if you ask me Tae, you d-didn't try. His voice trembles and I can hear he is in pain.

"You know how important my work is." I attempt to justify. " I cannot schedule an earthquake, flood, or hurricane. If you just give us more time, we can work this out. How about I come and...

"No Tae! Fuck this is hard! I love you Tae, but I feel more alone than I did when I was single. That's not how it's supposed to be. Take care of yourself Tae. I hope when your someone special comes along you will realize that work is not everything. Relationships are. "

The call goes quiet, and I sit there motionless for 20 minutes before rising and walking outside for taxi service.

I stay so busy with my work that I don't feel the loneliness so much. Its moments like this when I'm with others like Yea and Song that I'm reminded of how alone I am. And then there's Yeona. She has her daughter have an amazing relationship. I need to redirect my thought I think, as my chest burns with longing. I long for someone special. I will be open because I don't want to miss him. If I could only stop thinking about all the reasons it won't work. Trust Yea, I keep telling myself. I must get this right.

"How is Mr. Min doing?" Yeona asks as she enters the rear compartment. She settles on the floor across from me crossing her legs at the ankles.

"He is doing well. He is stable and that's wonderful'" I say.

"Do you need anything?" She asks as Yea and me both nod no.

"How is our friend in seat 2B doing?" I question giving a sarcastic sneer.

"Actually, he is doing well. I think I may have misjudged him. He's like different."

"Like how?" I ask with an added judgmental scoff.

"He was...vulnerable and he apologized." She says softly.

"Yeona, did you hit your head? He's an asshole," I reactively respond. "Oh, Yea, I apologize."

"It's perfectly fine. I love honest colorful adult language so don't hold your tongue around me or your feelings. This experience we all shared was quite moving," Yea adds in a softened tone.

"Tae being a doctor and a part of doctors without borders I suspect that you have worked in some environments that were dangerous and difficult. And since we're being honest you've seen quite a bit of death. You are trained and were completely focused on my husband. How many times have you done CPR Tae?"

I swallow as I think I know where this incredibly intuitive woman is going.

"Easily more than 300 I would say," I respond quietly as I feel heat move across my face.

"I won't ask you how many patients didn't survive." Yea replies still with a soft tone. "I know the number is quite high. I'm saying you've seen death, illness, and trauma. Jungkook has not. I believe that the experience moved him on a deep level and brought up some feelings. I was focused on Song, but I could feel energy radiating off of him. It was a good energy. Possibly an energy he has never felt and an energy that confuses him. Tae, I'm saying he may not have been very nice when you first met but he still deserves some compassion."

I nod in agreement with my head slightly lowered like a child receiving a life lesson support talk from a parent who draws attention to a behavior or a statement that is somewhat undesirable. I take in what Yea is saying. She is right. I know what to do in crisis. I thrive in it and feel alive when things are spinning out of control. I forget that Jungkook is a civilian. I know that it is not unusual for people who experience a traumatic event to need counseling and support. I've actually read a few books on the topic. I'm usually very compassionate with others. But there is something about him, that cuts at my skin. I don't know what it is about him. He was available and present for Song and the team. He accepted direction and carried out what was asked of him. I felt him too. There was a strength to him. I like it, but I don't want to like it. I know it is because of our earlier distasteful interactions. I want to hold onto those negative feelings. If I let them go, I might have to feel something I don't want to feel. A closeness, which scares the shit out of me.

Yeona clears her throat and takes a long sip of her bottled water. "Tae I've done CPR several times in flight. The first time we lost the passenger. It was very traumatic, and I required a few sessions with our company therapist. I just felt numb and disconnected. Even my daughter noticed I wasn't very present. Since then, I've done CPR, maybe 6 times. It's still unsettling. I agree with Yea, I think he was affected, I could see it in his eyes. He asked me to sit with him. He wanted to talk, and he asked about my daughter. I felt his sincerity. He was completely present. It was surprising but nice at the same time." She nods with a gentle smile.

"Okay, I think you are both right, and we should invite him to be with us. He and I did not get off on the right foot." I nod my head slowly and repeatedly as I see a smile take form on Yea's face as she rises to her feet.

"I will check on him and extend our invitation," Yea says and leaves our compartment.

I open my bottle of water and sit quietly thinking as Yeona starts to speak.

"Boy, that Jungkook is pretty hot isn't he."

"What? Him? Uh, oh I-I guess he's okay." I respond knowing her game. He's gorgeous. I'll show him some compassion. Any transformation that may have occurred with him I think is momentary. I believe I've seen his heart and it is dark. I'll be nice and friendly but that's all. Song is doing well but it could change at any moment.

"He's a lot more than okay, and you know it Tae." Yeona smiles a devilish smile. "Unfortunately, he's not into girls or I'd be all over that? And you know I like them young. She winks and then roars like a cougar as I laugh out loud.

"Hey, I didn't see a ring on his finger?" She then wiggles her eyebrows and I continue to laugh getting all her points.

Yeona and I have become good friends and she knows I've had some failed relationships because of what I do, and she also knows my type. Jeon Jungkook checks off a lot of the boxes. He's smart, hot, handsome, confident and I have a serious muscle kink. But I also want a man that is kind, compassionate, playful and loving. Unfortunately, passenger 2B misses the mark there so what's the use in considering him. Anyway, my man is coming as Yea said and I'll be looking. Although, it's been a long time since I've had a man between my legs, I'll wait for the one that is special.

"Okay so he's hot," I admit to Yeona and look away as my cheeks heat up. "However, that's where it ends. That ass..., " I stop there reminding myself of compassion. I restart my statement. "Yeona, he thought I was a whore. He had the audacity to ask me if I earned my ticket on my knees. He thinks that Mr. Choi is my boyfriend!" I complain through gritted teeth.

"Wow, that's pretty fuckin offensive. But Tae there was something about him and you know I was not a fan of his. He was quite nasty to me. For a young man like him to be so bitter is unusual. Most passengers are very nice but not him, or so I thought. I have a very good meter for bullshit, and I tell you he was genuine. I don't know, maybe as soon as we land, he'll be the same asshole, but I have a feeling that he won't. He wanted me to stay and talk with him. Why would he do that? He had nothing to gain. Tae, all I'm saying is just put away your claws for now. I think Yea was right."

"About what Yeona?"

"About there being a reason, we were all brought together." I nod in acknowledgment.

"Okay, the claws have been retracted." We both start to laugh as the front compartment door slides open and Yea walks through followed by Jungkook."

Now that Jungkook has 'seen the light,' how will Tae react to him?