I think it all sounds very Russian, Boroda. Like something out of a Tolstoy novel or Dostoevsky. You couldn't refuse his request anyway. I would have done the same, if only for the adventure. I have often found that the little dramas we all think we want to avoid are often the most memorable and even enjoyable. Like running out of petrol and having to walk for miles or getting into trouble in work or having to travel many kilometres to help a friend. Many is the time I found myself in a situation, wondering how I got there, but really actually enjoying it. It's all part of what make life interesting.
But, the big question is this: What happens the next time he calls?