Kevin shifted nervously in his seat, the bright studio lights glaring down on him. The vibrant set of Girl the Grid buzzed with energy, a stark contrast to the knot tightening in his stomach. He glanced around at the crew, all eyes on him, and took a breath as the interviewer, a bubbly woman with a radiant smile, leaned in closer, her curiosity piqued.

“Never have I ever missed a flight,” she said, the words hanging in the air like a challenge. Kevin felt a rush of adrenaline as he held up the panel that boldly declared, “I have.” The laughter from the audience echoed in the background, but his heart raced for an entirely different reason.

“Really? You want to tell us what happened?” the interviewer asked, her eyes sparkling with intrigue. He hesitated, the memories flooding back—his alarm blaring, the frantic rush to the airport, and the sinking feeling of seeing the plane taxiing away without him. He could feel the heat rising to his cheeks, a mixture of embarrassment and humour.