Supportive Whispers
The whispers of support for the service dog owner gradually grew louder, evolving into quiet words of encouragement—“Hang in there,” someone murmured nearby, prompting a woman a few rows back to nod in agreement. Though the tension lingered, an unmistakable undercurrent of solidarity was beginning to take hold, as if the passengers had silently agreed to counter the negativity with a collective show of quiet support.

Supportive Whispers
Turbulence Adds Tension
Just when it seemed the tension couldn’t deepen, a sudden bout of turbulence rattled the tray tables, amplifying the unease and making everything feel slightly more unsteady. A few startled gasps slipped from passengers as their eyes flicked nervously between Karen and the service dog owner, the atmosphere thick with apprehension. It was as if even the plane itself was responding to the emotional storm brewing inside.

Turbulence Adds Tension