Black Box

1034 affirmative.

My name is Jeremy Durham.

I was a passenger on Vero Airlines Flight 298.

And if you're watching this, then...

I don't really know what to say.

I haven't done one of these before, so...

If you're watching this, know that we fought right to the very end.

What I'm about to show you, it's, it's happening right now.

You have to believe me.

It is real.

Some--

If this plane lands, then

If what's on this plane gets on the ground--

Welcome to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Please remember, do not leave baggage or personal items unattended.

Cutie. Aw!

Aw!

Mom, can we get a puppy like this?

Uh, I'll think about it. Fair?

Okay.

Chloe, come back here. Come on.

Bye.

Aunt Nancy!

Look what Mommy got me.

And then we'll all get ice cream sundaes with lots of extra hot fudge on top.

Just the way you like it.

Mommy?

Final boarding call for flight 310 to Chicago.

-Doing an update? -All passengers--

The acoustics are shitty in here.

-No, I'm just getting b-roll. -Please have your

boarding passes ready for inspection.

Once again, this is the final boarding call for flight--

Yeah, what the hell was their in-flight movie?

Requiem for a Dream?

All right, guys, what are we doing today?

We're doing a 360 somersault, head-first dive, right out of this plane.

-All right, you ready? -Sick!

Three, two, one!

Yeah!

-Sir, sit down. Remain in your seat, okay? -Everybody, please be calm.

Sir, I need you to sit down.

Mayday, mayday, mayday.

This is Vero 298.

Maintaining altitude but experiencing massive systems failure.

Fuel is one-one-six.

Affirmative. We have a weather pattern causing disturbance in the signal--

The system was--

Negative!

We've got what looks like a category five hurricane forming in front of us.

The marshal's been activated and there's another passenger in restraints.

DLC.

I can see it.

It's massive.

It's full of--

298, can you repeat?

Are you receiving?

You okay?

Flight 180 to Paris is delayed due to weather.

Paris? That sounds nice.

What do you think?

We could spend the month parle français-ing.

Check out the Eiffel Tower.

Eat a bunch of croissants?

Lilly's parents got a divorce.

Are you and Dad getting one, too?

Buy us a snack.

Flight 475 to New York is now seating groups one and two.

Did you speak to Jackson?

What? No, screw Louis. He's never gonna make it.

The service to New Orleans will be delayed due to a mechanical issue.

Excuse me. What do you mean delayed?

I have a very important closing I cannot be late for.

-Super Douche in his natural habitat. -Jamie I'll call you back.

What's he doing with his tongue?

You are such a lightweight.

How do you bounce back so quickly?

Epic metabolism

and way too much partying.

-Ladies, -Hey.

enjoy the Emerald City?

A little too much.

Well, I'll be there as soon as I can.

-What do you mean you can't pull it off? -Okay, thank you.

-It's okay, it's okay, it's okay. -Thank you.

-There we go. Here. -Thanks.

Hey.

-It's on my headphones. -I didn't take.

I'm sorry. Sorry.

Ah, shit.

Look, if it's broken, I can pay for it.

It's all good, dude. They're built to take abuse.

Cross-check doors for departure.

It's been a while since I've flown one of these older airframes.

I hate how much they creak.

I hate how much I creak.

Ladies and gentlemen,

we ask that you please give your undivided attention to our Seattle-based flight--

please take a look at the safety card in the seat back pocket in front of you.

Okay, Miss Gladiator, we see you.

Wait, you know, that really suits you.

Don't be sending me a GoFundMe link when you guys get brain tumors.

If you think the government's telling the truth about

the cosmic radiation up there, then I can't help you.

Chen, you get started on chem trials again? I swear to God, I'm switching seats.

I hope you do.

Okay, folks, it looks like we're good to go.

At this time, please put away all your electronic devices.

Can you please turn off the camera?

Yeah, if you give me your friend's digits.

You're aware I can have you thrown off this plane?

I'm sure you could,

but think about how

entertaining it would be if you didn't.

Off!

Now.

Ouch.

-We've reached our cruising altitude -Ash, look at the sunset.

of 33,000 feet, so settle back and relax.

Hey, can I get you anything?

Would you, would you like a water?

-Here. -Got it.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. What do you think you're doing?

I need to go to the bathroom.

Hey. Hey,

stewardess.

I, uh, I think this girl is lost.

I need to go to the bathroom. Why, can't I?

Oh. It's okay, honey. Go ahead.

Whoa! Do you know how much I paid for the privilege of this seat?

I mean, just 'cause she's a kid, it doesn't give her the right.

Can you hold it?

Just for a little?

Yeah, I guess so.

Okay.

I'm sure they won't be much longer.

Why don't you grab that seat right there? Okay?

Okay.

Hey. Do you know what kind of bagel pilots like most of all?

Excuse me?

Do you know what kind of bagel pilots like most of all?

Um...

Plain.

What's that?

Uh, it's a graphic novel. A comic book.

I just finished the Amulet series.

Those are pretty cool.

Almost as cool as Bone and Watchmen.

I had to read those ones on my Kindle

since my librarian wouldn't let me check them out.

I'm Chloe.

Um, I'm Jeremy.

Nice to meet you, Jeremy.

Nice to meet you, Chloe.

Oh, man. You read my mind.

Oh, uh...

Yeah, uh...

I'll get another.

Just forget it.

Damn it!

So, uh, where are your parents sitting?

You want to get rid of me?

Just say so.

No, I-I-I didn't mean--

Wow! Wow. You're good.

Thanks.

How about you?

What about me?

Where's your wife?

Are you guys fighting?

What makes you say that?

It's all my parents do these days.

You should tell them not to.

Life's too short.

Sir?

Hello?

Sir? If you could just let us know that you're okay?

Sir?

Sir?

I'm so hot.

Is there anything we can do to help?

Aspirin.

Ibuprofen okay?

Water.

Yep. Here you go, sir.

Uhm, sorry, one...

Bathroom's free, kiddo.

-Excuse me. -Yeah?

Do you mind if I... if I move here, please?

Oh...

Um... yeah, go ahead.

-Thank you. -It's okay.

Oh, um, I like how you... you handled that guy, by the way.

You know, the one who wanted your friend's digits.

Oh, I was doing him a favor. Rachel would eat him alive.

Excuse me. I'm looking for my daughter. She's--

Ugh. There you are.

I was just hanging out with Jeremy.

Don't worry, he's not a psycho.

Thanks for keeping an eye on her.