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Fast forward to the present day, David, a middle-aged man, finds himself sitting on a train back to Philadelphia following a job interview in New York. As he tries to charm a woman who sits next to him, he removes his wedding ring, symbolizing a disconnect in his personal life. Their conversation reveals glimpses of David's character—his fear of water, aversion to football, and an underlying tension signified by his failed attempts at flirting, which ultimately end in rejection.