thrusts and then -- >> it pretty much flew right out of my mouth. >> matt's heimlich works, propelling the piece of food from paul's windpipe. >> i took a huge breath of air. i was really starved for some oxygen. that first breath was the biggest sigh of relief i've ever had in my whole life. >> i looked on the chair and saw it was a good sized piece of steak and cheese. i grabbed the napkin real quick and scooped it up. i think he'd seen enough of the black and blue quesadilla for the night. >> paul is visibly shaken and slowly makes his way back to the table. >> i couldn't thank him enough. he had saved my life. >> matt, ever the professional, jumps right back into waiter mode. >> made sure the other tables were doing okay like nothing had happened. >> yes, paul does finish the dish that nearly finished him, that black and blue quesadilla.