David plans to meet Alex at the river before work, after the message board shows new times. They change the meeting place once, because both want to keep the plan simple. On the way, David reviews a short list and breathes slowly. At the river, the seat number is not clear. People look around and ask questions. David suggests moving near a sign so the announcements are easier to hear. Alex arrives with two bottles of water, and they decide to wait for five minutes. They talk about visiting a small cafe after work. "If the line is still slow, we can go later," Alex says. "Good idea. We do not need to rush," David answers. They watch the crowd and listen for updates. After a short time, they choose a different stop and continue. The queue begins to move, and people relax. David and Alex continue with a clearer plan: one stop, then coffee, then home. The delay becomes a small lesson about time and patience.