Bracing For Impact
The cabin air felt heavy, charged with the unshakable sense that something significant was about to unfold. Brenda’s blatant disregard for anyone around her had set everyone on edge. I gripped my phone tightly, the tension pressing down on me. “Stay close to me, Jacob,” I murmured, forcing a reassuring smile in his direction. It was as if the entire room was holding its breath, bracing for the inevitable. What would happen next? I didn’t know—only that everything was about to change.
Bracing For Impact
Karen’s Consult
Karen gave me a brief nod before making her way up the aisle toward the cockpit door. I watched as she spoke quietly with the captain, their faces etched with seriousness but underscored by determination. “Do you think they have a plan, Mom?” Jacob asked softly, his voice tinged with hope. “I think so, sweetheart,” I said, crossing my fingers and offering a reassuring smile. Karen moved with purpose, clearly intent on finding a solution. Amid the chaos, a small but steady flicker of hope began to take root.
Karen’s Consult
