He pulled off his headphones.
"Lady, we've been through this."
"And nothing's changed."
I wanted to arrive happy.
"I'm tall. What do you want me to do about that?"
"Move your knee."
He laughed and turned away.
I pressed my call button.
Then, when he glanced toward it, I almost canceled the request.
My finger hovered there.
I pressed my call button.
But I left it on.
Before the attendant reached our row, Josh finally pulled his leg back.
"Happy now?"
When she arrived, I asked for some water. I wasn't ready to explain myself with him listening.
I drank half the cup, annoyed that I'd backed down again.
Within minutes, his leg was against mine.
Josh finally pulled his leg back.
***
Nearly four hours after takeoff, Josh removed his headphones and unbuckled his seat belt.
"Bathroom."
Henry stood to let him pass.
I watched Josh disappear down the aisle.