Speechless Silence
Her words hit like a thunderclap, leaving the entire row in stunned silence. For a moment, it felt as though the air had been sucked out of the cabin. Shocked glances darted between passengers, each unsure how to react. Across the aisle, I noticed a woman with her mouth agape, grasping for words that refused to come. It was as if time had paused—no one, myself included, could fully comprehend what we’d just heard. The cabin hung in a tense, expectant stillness, waiting for something to break the spell.
Speechless Silence
Comforting Jacob
A protective instinct surged within me as I crouched to Jacob’s level. “Hey, it’s okay, buddy. You’re alright,” I murmured, wrapping him in a comforting hug. His small frame trembled against me, but I held him close, gently trying to calm him. “Mom’s right here, okay?” I whispered softly, brushing his hair back with a soothing hand. My heart ached seeing him so upset, but I kept my voice steady, a quiet anchor for him in that moment. No matter what Brenda said, nothing could ever diminish how truly special he is.
Comforting Jacob
