The narrator expresses concern over their father's behavior, noting that when he tightly grips his workbag, it usually signifies impending danger. This unease stems from a past traumatic experience in Cairo, where the narrator encountered gunmen at their hotel. When rushing to find their father, they found him surprisingly calm, securing his workbag amidst a chaotic scene involving unconscious assailants suspended from a chandelier.

The father's indifference in such perilous moments raises alarm for the narrator, who recalls his dismissive attitude towards the violence that unfolded. The incident culminated in a bizarre explanation from authorities, attributing the situation to an accidental chandelier malfunction, thus highlighting the absurdity and danger intertwined in the family's life.