They mocked the woman in seat 22C—until two fighter jets aligned with her window, and a pilot spoke her name in a way that made the entire plane forget how to breathe.

she said. “There was a way for anyone to choose basic decency.”

Greg sat back as if she had touched him.

Derek stared forward and said nothing.

Claire surprised herself by speaking next. “You’re right.”

The whole row heard it. Claire heard it herself and seemed startled by how naked the words felt once spoken aloud.

She turned fully toward Olivia. “You’re continue reading …