Summary

The time to fly to American finally arrives. Arn, Raji and Sojeat spend most of the twenty dollars Peter Pond gave them on ice cream at the airport in Bangkok and Arn’s stomach cramps painfully afterward. He hides his discomfort, afraid that he will not be allowed to go if he is unwell. On the plane, they wear badges with Peter Pond on them, and when the plane leaves the ground, they are all smiling and excited. They jump around on the seats, pushing to look outside until a stewardess tells them to settle down, and puts their seat belts on. Sojeat and Ravi fall asleep, but Arn quietly says a prayer for his family, his friends and even Mek and Runty, promising them that he will return for them.

In Denmark, they land to refuel and they spend an hour outside. Denmark...