Announcements Between Us
The captain’s voice crackled over the intercom, offering reassurances of a smooth journey, but it was hard to focus on his words with the drama unfolding just rows away. “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seatbelts,” the announcement urged, though few seemed to truly register it. My gaze kept drifting to the service dog, serene and steady amid the chaos, while hushed whispers continued to ripple through the cabin. Despite the captain’s attempts to restore normalcy, the tension hung thick in the air, untouched by formalities.
Announcements Between Us
Lingering Thoughts in Silence
As the heated moment finally settled, a heavy hush fell over the cabin, though the incident clung to us like gum on a shoe. Passengers exchanged quiet, knowing glances, their minds still replaying what had unfolded. Karen made her way down the aisle, and even her presence seemed to grate against the fragile calm, keeping nerves on edge. We faced forward, pretending to move on, but it was clear that putting this behind us would take more than just a few miles between us and the ground.
Lingering Thoughts In Silence
