Our family was flying on a Make-A-Wish trip for my sick son — halfway through the flight, the pilot said, “Mike, there’s one thing about this trip that you and your parents know nothing about.”

Captain Harris spoke again.

“Mike, before we land, there is one thing about this trip that you and your parents know nothing about.”

Stella’s fingers locked around mine.

I looked toward Dana. She gave nothing away.

The seat belt sign remained off, but the cabin went still.

“Passengers, please reach beneath your seat. You will find a small folded paper tucked continue reading …