Would He Relent?
Despite the gravity of the situation, the child’s gaze wavered between the allure of rebellion and the seriousness of the problem.
Alex’s decision hung in the air as the cabin filled with an expectant hush. “Do you know how hard it is to occupy a toddler on a plane?” his mother asked.
The question that remained was whether he would continue to defy the plea or if he would relent, recognizing the shared humanity in the passengers around him.