After formulating their plan, Carole and Joanne resumed their duties with heightened vigilance. Carole’s heart throbbed with the yearning to assist, yet she understood the necessity of patience. She resolved to wait, observe, and spring into action when the moment presented itself. Little did she realize, that moment would arrive sooner than expected…
Suddenly, the quiet of the flight was broken by the boy’s loud scream. It cut through the noise of the engine and the quiet talking of passengers. Carole caught Joanne’s eye. In that brief moment, Joanne nodded, her expression shifting from skepticism to belief. It was as if the boy’s scream had erased any doubt she harbored about Carole’s concerns.