When Pamela tries to reach the airline and gets stonewalled, her frustration boils over. She takes off, seeking escape, but her near-death experience on the road feels like a metaphor for her whole marriage—hurtling forward without control, narrowly avoiding disaster. Water, while typically a symbol of rebirth and renewal, is a catalyst for violence and near-death in this instance. Pamela’s reflection in the hotel, surrounded by luxury, gives her a sense of clarity. She realizes she and Saladin never really understood each other, that both chased after something the other could never provide.