Central Africa. A mining compound on the curve of a river. A young couple arrive. John is stepping up to a major opportunity in his career, taking over as mine manager. Angela has decided to join him. Big Bend is comfortable, and the people are friendly. At worst, it could be a little tedious. Nothing changes here. Jungle extends for hundreds of miles all around. They sip their drinks and watch the brown river sliding by. John has been sent to replace Yageman. Everyone is relieved at the news. Yageman built the mine from scratch, placing the first charge that blew apart the jungle. Nobody...

Do you usually speak to strangers on a bus? Probably not. Unless you want a short trip across town to turn into something completely different