4676. He was finally overcome by a profound exhaustion, brought on
by so many days of anxiety, and fell asleep. He slept like a child who cries himself into a slumber, and still occasionally trembles.
4677. Donna sat quietly in the seat next to him, and though she
should have got up, she did not move. It was now 4:30 in the morning and there
was no activity in the plane. Finally she too fell asleep, which could have
been a big mistake, considering her occupation.
4678. Donna and Coromo woke up at the same time at 5 in the
morning. Their shoulders were just slightly touching. Coromo became aware of
their contact and thought to himself, "If I so much as move an inch she
will get up and go to the back of the plane."
4679. Donna thought to herself, "If I so much as move an
inch, he will wake up, and I will have to get up and go to the back of the
plane."
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